We are able to get vitamin D from sunlight, especially during warmer months, but the sun is not strong enough in the fall and winter. Complicating matters further, sunscreen and clothing block skin from producing enough Vitamin D from sunlight. So even in summer, our levels may still be below the ideal threshold.
Another challenge is there are few naturally-occurring dietary sources of vitamin D. This means most of us need to take vitamin D supplements to support healthy levels. Vitamin D is found in the flesh of fatty fish, like salmon (approximately 500 IU (12.5 mcg) in 3 ounces), mackerel, tuna, and cod liver oil.
Some mushrooms provide vitamin D2, which our body converts to the bioavailable D3 form. Most dietary vitamin D comes from fortified foods such as orange juice, non-dairy beverages, egg yolks (from D3 supplemented hens), and some dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese. Unfortunately, when levels are assessed, the majority of people in North America have insufficient or even deficient levels of the sunshine vitamin.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin D3 varies widely across expert organizations. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Food and Nutrition Board recommended daily allowances (RDAs) are the official recommendations for the US. Their latest recommendations are 400 IU (10 mcg) per day of vitamin D3 for infants, 600 IU (15 mcg) per day for children over 1 years old, and 600 to 800 IU (15 to 20 mcg) per day for adults. The Vitamin D Council, Endocrine Society, and many physicians feel these recommendations are too low and should be increased.
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