20. Protects Against Bowel Diseases

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, vitamin D protects against the debilitating symptoms of bowel diseases caused by certain hypersensitivities to food, such as in the case of Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Disease. Low vitamin D levels have also been associated with the increased likelihood of developing abnormal lesions in the bowel, such as polyps and adenomas, known precursors for colon cancer.