Benefits:

• Bone health:  helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. A lack of it can lead to conditions like rickets in children and osteoporosis in later life. 

• Muscle and nerve function: helps regulate muscle contractions and the transmission of nervous system messages. 

• Blood clotting: helps ensure blood clots normally. 

• Heart function:  helps regulate heart functioning. 

• Hormone release: helps release hormones that affect many functions in the body. 

• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Some studies suggest that it may ease symptoms of PMS.