Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin that is involved in several important biologic processes. The most important natural source of the vitamin is the synthesis of cholecalciferol in the lower layers of the skin epidermis by a chemical reaction that depends on sun exposure (specifically UVB radiation). Excessive use of sunblock can result in reduced production leading to a deficiency if dietary intake is unable to balance the required amount.
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