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Vitamin D: Get The Facts
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The Sun Provides The Right Amount of Vitamin D
Vitamin D expert Dr. Michael Holick spoke at the 2010 Food & Nutrition Conference and shared that "you cannot become vitamin D intoxicated from the sun." Photo: Getty Images
Mushrooms Provide Vitamin D
Mushrooms are the only food in the produce department that provide vitamin D, recalled an American Dietetic Association spokesperson at the 2010 Food & Nutrition Conference. Photo: Getty Images
Sunscreen Blocks Vitamin D
Wearing an SPF 30 will absorb 99% of vitamin D provided by the sun, says Holick. Photo: Getty Images
Everyone Needs Vitamin D
"A strong body of evidence from rigorous testing substantiates the importance of vitamin D and calcium in promoting bone growth and maintenance," states the Institute of Medicine who released new Vitamin D recommendations this week. Photo: Getty Images
Fibromyalgia Patients Are Vitamin D Deficient
Many patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia are actually vitamin D deficient, says Holick. This vitamin deficiency is the cause of the pain they are experiencing. Photo: Getty Images
Buy a New Lamp
For individuals unable to obtain vitamin D from sunlight and supplements, you can now purchase the KBD D/UV-F Lamp, "a fluorescent lamp that produces UV rays similar to sunlight that helps the body generate Vitamin D without tanning," states the company. This lamp is also endorsed by Holick. Photo: Getty Images
Beer With Vitamin D?
According to Holick, beer used to be fortified with vitamin D. However, many agencies did not support a non-nutritious beverage providing an essential vitamin and this product was soon banned. Photo: Getty Images
Kids Need Vitamin D Too
Like infants, many young children cannot swallow pills. For this reason, Holick suggests parents purchase the droplet form. “For a parent who wants to do the right thing . . . you can easily put a drop in their OJ and get them to drink it.” Photo: Getty Images
Family Matters
Just like parents ensure their children receive proper nutrients, grandparents need vitamin D as well. However, the Institute of Medicine suggests adults over 70 years old receive 800 IU per day, 200 IU more than the average adult. Photo: Getty Images
Losing Weight Helps Absorb Vitamin D
To prevent most diseases, exercise and a balanced diet is recommended. However, losing weight will also increase your ability to more easily absorb vitamin D. As Holick says, obese individuals require two to three times more vitamin D than individuals who are not overweight. Photo: Getty Images
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