Vitamin D

It is almost Spring and we are finally starting to see some much needed sunshine here in the Northeast! Sunshine is important for the production of vitamin D in our bodies. Most people do not produce enough on their own. 

The major role of the sunshine vitamin is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous. It also helps in the absorption of calcium (that is why your calcium supplement should also include vitamin D).

You can get your daily dose of vitamin D by going outside with face and arms exposed to sunlight for about 10-15 minutes. If you are going to be out longer than that, make sure you apply sunblock! The lighter your skin, the less sun exposure you will need.

Also you can get it from the following foods:

• eggs yolks
• fish
• fortified milk
• cod liver oil

It is recommended that you gets your Vitmain D from a combination of food, supplements and sun exposure. It is an important vitamin that does not get the attention it deserves!