1704547233
Written by Fatima Khalil Thursday, January 4, 2024 1:00 am In 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 do this. According to the website of the Times of India we produce Vitamin D3 for the health of our body. In this report we will find out how much vitamin D we need every day and how we can compensate for a vitamin D deficiency in winter.
How much vitamin D do we need?
According to a study conducted in Valencia, Spain, exposing 25% of the body to sunlight for 8 to 10 minutes is enough to produce the recommended amounts of vitamin D in spring and summer.
On the other hand, 10% of the body needs to be exposed to sunlight for about two hours in winter. Likewise, people with darker skin may require longer exposure to the sun to achieve optimal vitamin D levels.
Sources of vitamin D other than sunlight
Fatty fish is a good source of vitamin D, such as mackerel. Vitamin D levels can be significantly increased by eating these fish. Additionally, these fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have additional health benefits.
Egg yolks contain vitamin D as well as other important nutrients such as protein and vitamins.
According to the report, mushrooms are among the foods rich in vitamin D, particularly certain types of mushrooms such as portobello and shiitake.
#amount #vitamin #body #day #ways #compensate #deficiency #winter