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Vitamin DWhat you need to knowWHAT ISVITAMIN D?Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble vitamins,which help support your: immune system cell function blood sugar regulation bone health calcium absorption and circulation normal blood pressureVitamin D comes from three sources:sunlight, specific foods, and supplements.1

Vitamin D Synthesisfrom Sun ExposureHOWMUCHSUNLIGHTSHOULD IGET?Get about 10-20 minutes aday of midday sun, withface, arms, hands, and legsuncovered (and no sunscreen).Note: Some people may need moresun than the above recommendation,and at certain times of year (winter)the sun may not even be strongto provide the required vitamin D.For others, sun exposure may notbe appropriate, such as burn or skincancer survivors.So use the above as a general guideline,not an absolute rule.Most active formof vitamin D2Dietary intake:D2 (plants, yeasts)D3 (animal sources)

HOW MUCH VITAMIN DDO I NEED FROM OTHERSOURCES?In the table below, find your age group. The intake range beside it shows yourrecommended daily vitamin D intake, from both food and supplement sources.AGERECOMMENDED DAILYVITAMIN D INTAKE0–12 months400–1000 IU/d1–18 years600–1000 IU/d18–70 years800–2000 IU/dPregnant / breastfeeding( 18 years)800–2000 IU/d(normal BMI)In cases of more severe deficiency, some people may need to take morevitamin D than we’ve listed above. Work with your medical doctor to figure outthe right dose for you, and how long to take it for.3

WHAT ARE THE BEST FOODSOURCES OF VITAMIN D?Here aresome of therichestfoodssources ofvitamin D:4

WHAT KINDOF VITAMIN DSUPPLEMENTSHOULD I TAKE?The delivery method of the supplement—whether liquid, spray, or pill—isn’t soimportant.1 But the form of the vitamin D in it is.Look for supplements that contain: Vitamin D3, which is superior at optimizing and maintaining vitamin D levelslong-term2 3Or, if you prefer a plant-based option: Vitamin D2, which is derived from yeast or mushroomsFor best absorption, take vitamin D with a meal, especially one that containshealthy fats.Note: Taking vitamin D when you’re not deficient will have little to no benefit—and may even cause harm.4 Make sure you confirm a suspected vitamin Ddeficiency with a blood test, obtained through your ournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/M19-03415

HOW DO I KNOWIF I’M DEFICIENT?Do you:Here’s a quick quiz. Live far from the equator, and/orexperience winter? Have darker skin? Fall into the “50 ” age category? Have a chronic illness ormalabsorption issues? Have a BMI that categorizes you as“obese”? Tend to cover up when you go outside(either with clothing or sunscreen)? Do shift work? Just don’t go outside much duringdaylight hours?If you’ve answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, you have a higherlikelihood of being vitamin D deficient.However, the only way to know for sure if you have a vitamin D deficiency isto get a blood test, which you can get through your family doctor.Most experts agree that having a blood level of: 30-50 nmol/L (12-20 ng/mL) of25-hydroxyvitamin D3, or 25(OH)Dis insufficient for optimal health 30 nmol/L (12 ng/mL) of 25(OH)Dis considered a severe deficiencyIdeally, in order to optimize bone health and minimize the risk of disease, youwant to achieve a blood level of vitamin D of 50-100 nmol/L (20-40 ng/mL).5Work with your doctor to figure out if you need to supplement, and if so, whatdose to take, and for how long.(For more on vitamin D, read the full article: Should I take Vitamin 06-36

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important.1 But the form of the vitamin D in it is. Look for supplements that contain: Vitamin D3, which is superior at optimizing and maintaining vitamin D levels long-term2 3 Or, if you prefer a plant-based option: Vitamin D2, which is derived from yeast or mushrooms For best absorption, take vitamin D with a meal, especially one that .

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