India, Feb. 3 -- Micronutrient deficiencies remain a global concern and challenge, including in India. In early September, The Lancet Global Health published a study highlighting that millions of people worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients, including iodine, vitamin E, calcium, iron, riboflavin, and folate. Other than these critical micronutrients, Vitamin D, which is vital for overall health, remains the most underdiagnosed and undertreated nutritional deficiency globally.

Vitamin D plays an important role in our body. While it acts as a hormone with multiple cellular and molecular functions, its most essential role is facilitating calcium absorption in the gut. Without vitamin D, dietary calcium doesn't effectively reach...