Why Vermonters Need Vitamin D During Winter Living in Vermont means embracing the beauty of long winters, but it also comes with a hidden health challenge: vitamin D deficiency. Vermont’s cold, dark months limit sun exposure, our primary source of vitamin D, making supplementation essential for maintaining good health. Here’s why Vermonters need to pay extra attention to their vitamin D levels—and how we at Blue Spruce Health can help you stay healthy year-round. The Science of Vitamin D Deficiency in Winter Limited Sunlight During the winter, the angle of the sun is so low that UVB rays—needed for the body to produce vitamin D—don’t effectively reach the Earth’s surface. This makes it nearly impossible to get sufficient vitamin D naturally from sunlight, especially in northern latitudes like Vermont’s. Research shows that vitamin D deficiency rates are significantly higher in regions with long winterslications** Vitamin D plays a vital role in: Bone Health: It helps the body ab...