By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Christopher Brian Bridges (aka Ludacris) is a famous rap artist who has a 2017 song titled Vitamin D. One of the lines in his lyrics is “You missing so many key nutrients in your life.”
What nutrients could we be deficient in and what is the controversy?
As of April 2023, it is estimated that about 35% of the United States population is deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone health, heart health, and reducing the risks of some cancers. It is a vital nutrient.