In the cold season, the sun is too weak to provide the body with sufficient amounts of vitamin D formed in the skin. However, since the vitamin is fat-soluble and can be stored in the liver, body fat and muscles, it is possible to “provide” in the spring and summer by spending time outdoors and to survive in winter with the excess stored in the body.
The body’s own vitamin D formation is so important because only a small part of the need can be met through food, only around 10 to 20 percent. Because only a few foods contain vitamin D: The main ones are fatty sea fish such as salmon and herring, egg yolk, liver and wild mushrooms.
Nutritional societies only recommend taking vitamin D supplements (drops or similar) if there is insufficient supply and regular outdoor stays are not possible. This applies, for example, to the elderly, to people who are ill or in need of care, to people with chronic diseases of the intestine or kidneys and to women who disguise themselves for religious reasons. For infants, the use of a vitamin D preparation is recommended for the entire first year of life. Overdose should be avoided when taking a preparation, as this can cause kidney stones or calcification of the kidneys.
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