Ever notice you feel healthier in the summer? That’s because sunshine gives you plenty of vitamin D! During our darker winter days, Canadians often become deficient in vitamin D, which is not a good thing because it’s essential for mood as well as bone, immune and hormone health. We should be getting 1000 IU per day.

Many of us know the vital roles that calcium, magnesium and vitamin D play in bone health, but there’s actually another nutrient that hasn’t quite received its fair share of glory – yet! Vitamin K is essential for building strong bones by routing calcium exactly where it needs to go. Think of vitamin K as the vehicle that transports calcium to its rightful home: It ensures that calcium ends up in our bones rather than in our arteries, and as such is being studied for its role in cardiovascular health.