We’re frequently asked in our comment section about: what comes under vitamin d. Truth is we’ve been delaying this article for a while until we had enough information & facts to allow us to enlighten our readers. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have no doubts about this subject.
1. Salmon
Some studies have found even higher levels in wild salmon — up to 1,300 IU per serving
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D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults. Government advice is that everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter. People at high risk of not getting enough vitamin D, all children aged 1 to 4, and all babies (unless they’re having more than 500ml of infant formula a day) should take a daily supplement throughout the year.
Information: There have been some reports about vitamin D reducing the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Oily Fish
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People can also consume vitamin D, but it is not naturally present in many foods. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) , the key benefit of vitamin D is that it helps keep a person’s bones, muscles, and nerves healthy. It is present in egg yolks if the chickens laying them are free-range.
Mushrooms
Some types of mushroom contain high amounts of vitamin D. These include: Raw maitake mushrooms: These contain 562 IU per 50 grams (g) , which is 94 percent of a person’s RDA. These contain , which is 95 percent of a person’s RDA. Uv-exposed raw white mushrooms: These contain 523 IU per 50 g , which is 87 percent of a person’s RDA.
Egg yolks Egg yolks can also be high in vitamin D, especially if the chickens are free-range . According to the ODS , if a person does not have enough vitamin D in their diet, they are at risk of developing weak bones. Symptoms of this might include pain in a person’s bones or weakness in their muscles.
These symptoms can be subtle initially. There is some research to suggest that vitamin D may contribute to other health benefits, such as: resistance to some cancers
cardiovascular diseases
diabetes
hypertension
multiple sclerosis However, according to the ODS, there is not yet enough evidence to know whether this is the case.