Tag: sources of vitamin d
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5 Ways to Raise Your Vitamin D Level (Without Supplements)
Of all the vitamins in existence today, Vitamin D has been sanctioned by many nutritionists as one of the essential vitamins in the body. Although it is one of many readily available vitamins, (I mean you can get it directly from the sun by just walking outside), it is shocking that a good 1 billion…
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8 Healthy Recipe Ideas For People Who Need More Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a nutrient commonly produced when the body is exposed to the sun. But it is unfortunate that as much as half of the world’s population may fail to get sufficient sun, and 40 percent of Americans are low in D vitamins. This is because people who are mainly indoors wear sunblock when…
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10 Foods That Will Boost Your Vitamin D Intake
Up to 42% of people in the U.S. have a vitamin D deficiency. This percentage rises significantly for darker skin types. Although production of vitamin D can be stimulated naturally by exposure to sunlight, many still do not meet the minimum 400-800 IU daily requirements. Other than spending increased time in the sun, one of the…
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10 Signs You May Have a Vitamin D Deficiency
Measuring Vitamin D levels only became available about 15 years ago and until then there wasn’t much concern around its levels. Once the studies and testing began, it became apparent that this deficiency was a common concern among the general population. One of the country’s leading researchers on vitamin D, Dr. Michael Holick, reports that…