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Vitamin D is not really a vitamin but a major steroidal hormone (note - steroids are known for their anti-inflammatory effects), but whether you want to call it a vitamin or a hormone, it is crucial that we get enough of it. Along with its own stand-alone importance for our overall health, its presence is required for optimal calcium uptake as well. Vitamin D may be one of the most important hormones for our overall health.