India, Feb. 3 -- Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and in the search for prevention, vitamin D has increasingly entered the spotlight. From headlines claiming it can slash heart attack risk to others dismissing its benefits altogether, the messaging around vitamin D and heart health can feel confusing. Does this sunshine vitamin really protect your heart - or is the truth more nuanced?

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down the role vitamin D plays in protecting against cardiovascular disease and reducing the risk of heart attacks. In an Instagram video shared on February 3, the physician explains how vitamin D affects different individuals - and ...