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Although we are in lockdown, getting some fresh air and vitamin D is increasingly important. How can we get vitamin D? The sun is the best source of vitamin D you can get. Vitamin D is important for many reasons, including prevention of osteoporosis, cancer, depression, and muscle weakness.
WHAT MAKES VITAMIN D: Vitamin D is made in the skin when it’s exposed to sunlight. Sun exposure is by far the best way to boost vitamin D levels, particularly because very few foods contain significant amounts.
The best time to get vitamin D is midday, when the sun is at the hottest. Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin“, as it is best received through the sun. Along with preventing disease, it helps with calcium absorption, bone growth, and digestion. According to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, you should be getting 600–800 IU of daily vitamin D.
If you cannot make time to go in the sun, there are other ways to get your daily vitamin D. Some of these are:
- Eating fatty fish
- Drinking fortified milk
- Taking supplements
- Using a vitamin D light
- Eating egg yolks
- Taking fish oil or cod liver supplements
However you choose to get it, try to take in some extra vitamin D to boost your mood and health in this trying time! Every little enhancement to your daily routine can help with developing a healthier lifestyle! See you next time on Health with Elle!