Vitamin D3 benefits go beyond bone health. A 2018 review found that vitamin D could potentially protect against the flu virus.
Vitamin D is also important for a healthy pregnancy. Some research suggests that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is associated with preeclampsia and preterm birth.
It might seem odd to use a cream to meet your vitamin D3 needs, but a 2018 study found that topical vitamin D can raise your blood levels and be an alternative to oral supplements.