Written by Fatima Khalil Thursday, January 4, 2024 01:00 AM In the winter, our exposure to the sun, which is considered the main source of vitamin D, decreases due to the short daylight period, and we need the sun’s ultraviolet rays to produce… Vitamin D 3 for the health of our body, so in this report we learn about the amount of vitamin D we need daily and ways to compensate for vitamin D deficiency in the winter, according to the Times of India website.
How much vitamin D do we need?
Exposure to sunlight for 8 to 10 minutes at midday on 25% of the body is enough to produce recommended amounts of vitamin D during the spring and summer according to a study conducted in Valencia, Spain.
On the other hand, 10% of the body needs exposure to sunlight for approximately two hours during the winter. Likewise, people with darker skin may need longer periods of sun exposure in order to reach optimal vitamin D levels.
Other sources of vitamin D other than sunlight
Fatty fish are a good source of vitamin D, such as mackerel. Vitamin D levels can be significantly increased by eating these fish. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids, which have additional health benefits, are abundant in these fish.
Egg yolks contain vitamin D, along with other important nutrients such as protein and vitamins.
According to the report, mushrooms are among the foods rich in vitamin D, especially certain types of mushrooms, such as portobello and shiitake.
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