Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports muscle movement, and boosts immune function. Many people take vitamin D supplements when they can’t get enough from fortified foods or sun exposure.

Here are four supplements that may enhance vitamin D absorption and provide added health benefits.

1. Magnesium

Magnesium is an important mineral for blood pressure regulation and nerve function. Taking magnesium with vitamin D supplements can increase vitamin D levels in the blood.

"Magnesium plays a crucial role in activating vitamin D in the body. If the body is deficient, vitamin D can remain in its inactive form,” Angel Planells, MS, RDN , a Seattle-based registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told Verywell in an email.

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