Vitamin D, the best friend of calcium and they work together to have healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D like other nutrients has a very complex set of uses in our bodies and it also helps to protect against other diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
Vitamin D can be obtained by exposure to the sun, however cold and dark climates as well as the widespread use of sunscreens can contribute to deficiencies.
A vitamin D deficiency can cause mental problems such as depression and it can also cause cardiovascular diseases.
Food sources of Vitamin D
Food Name | Food Type | Serving Size | % DV (daily value) |
---|---|---|---|
Wild Salmon | Animal | 4 oz | 128 |
Sardines | Animal | 3.20 oz | 44 |
Tuna | Animal | 4 oz | 23 |
Cow's milk | Animal | 4 oz | 16 |
Eggs | Animal | 1 each | 11 |
Mushrooms, Shiitake | Plant | 0.50 cup | 5 |
Supplemental sources of Vitamin D
