Where can I get Vitamin D from?
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Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is found in food and can also be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunshine is a significant source of vitamin D because UV rays from sunlight trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin [1-2]. \n\nVitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different level of activity. Calciferol is the most active form of vitamin D. Other forms are relatively inactive in the body. The liver and kidney help convert vitamin D to its active hormone form [3]. Once vitamin D is produced in the skin or consumed in food, it requires chemical conversion in the liver and kidney to form 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, the physiologically active form of vitamin D. Active vitamin D functions as a hormone because it sends a message to the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus [3]. \n\nThe major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus [3-4]. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D helps to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D also works in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones to promote bone mineralization. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, two forms of skeletal diseases that weaken bones [5-6]. \n\nResearch also suggests that vitamin D may help maintain a healthy immune system and help regulate cell growth and differentiation, the process that determines what a cell is to become [3,7,8]. \n\n\nWhat are the sources of vitamin D?\nFood Sources\n\nFortified foods are common sources of vitamin D [4]. In the 1930s, rickets was a major public health problem in the United States (U.S.). A milk fortification program was implemented to combat rickets, and it nearly eliminated this disorder in the U.S. [4,9]. About 98% to 99% of the milk supply in the U.S. is fortified with 10 micrograms (ìg) (equal to 400 International Units or IU) of vitamin D per quart. One cup of vitamin D fortified milk supplies one-half of the recommended daily intake for adults between the ages of 19 and 50, one-fourth of the recommended daily intake for adults between the ages of 51 and 70, and approximately 15% of the recommended daily intake for adults age 71 and over.\n\nAlthough milk is fortified with vitamin D, dairy products made from milk, such as cheese and ice creams, are generally not fortified with vitamin D and contain only small amounts. Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals may be fortified with vitamin D, often at a level of 10% to 15% of the Daily Value*. There are only a few commonly consumed foods that are good sources of vitamin D [4]. Suggested dietary sources of vitamin D are listed in Table 1. \n\nTable 1: Selected food sources of vitamin D [10-12]Food International Units(IU) per serving Percent DV* \nCod liver oil, 1 Tablespoon 1,360 340 \nSalmon, cooked, 3½ ounces 360 90 \nMackerel, cooked, 3½ ounces 345 90 \nTuna fish, canned in oil, 3 ounces 200 50 \nSardines, canned in oil, drained, 1¾ ounces 250 70 \nMilk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin D fortified, 1 cup  98 25 \nMargarine, fortified, 1 Tablespoon 60 15 \nPudding, prepared from mix and made with vitamin D fortified milk, ½ cup 50 10 \nReady-to-eat cereals fortified with 10% of the DV for vitamin D, ¾ cup to 1 cup servings (servings vary according to the brand) 40 10 \nEgg, 1 whole (vitamin D is found in egg yolk) 20 6 \nLiver, beef, cooked, 3½ ounces 15 4 \nCheese, Swiss, 1 ounce 12 4 \n\n*DV = Daily Value. DVs are reference numbers developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help consumers determine if a food contains a lot or a little of a specific nutrient. The DV for vitamin D is 400 IU (10 μg) for adults. Most food labels do not list vitamin D content unless a food has been fortified with this nutrient. The percent DV (%DV) listed on the table above tells you the percent of the DV provided in
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i think thats good enough just drink milk and tak lots ok calcium. do some excercises and go in the sun for around 20 miniutes daily for vaitamin ds
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I give my children chewable vitamins thy have one every day. If any younger than 2 you can get liquid vitamins from your chemist!
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As noted from others, exercise and proper calcium levels are a must.  Dairy is not the best source of calcium: the best are kale, collards, spinach and calcium-fortified soymilk.  The best way to get proper levels of calcium and the vitamins and minerals that go along with bone building is with proper digestion.  If you have a history of indigestion/heartburn, and especially if you take antacids or acid decreasing drugs, you must get digestion working properly.  This includes proper levels of acid in the stomach.  This is necessary for calcium absorption.  Look for a company named Standard Process.  They can direct you to a doctor who can help with digestion.  If you are female, proper balancing of hormones is vital as well.  Get checked out by a doctor who uses natural-based medicine.  Good luck!
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variety of options.\n\nst. john's wort\nvitamin d\nginseng\nginko
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I would agree with the others in that if you haven't been otherwise instructed by a physician, do not supplement kids.\n\nas a rule, you yourself shouldn't require daily supplementation.  this is because if you get enough sunlight (15-30 minutes a day depending on where you live relative to the equator and what season it is), typically your body will make it's own Vitamin D by converting cholesterol into the required form.  You do not need to supplement cholesterol either because everyone makes more than enough from your liver (this is why using diet to control cholesterol is only moderately helpful).\n\nThere may be worries such as "I'm fair skinned and can't get sun" or "I live in Nome, Alaska", but really 15 minutes a day is nothing, and much safer than risking oversupplementing with children.\n\nAs with all fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), the policy is to err on the side of caution.  Since these are not water soluble (in which case excess supplements are disposed of in the urine), excess D will accumulate over time in the fat stores and can cause a number of problems later on (especially since various forms of Vitamin D or activators of gene expression).
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there is a pill from the doc but the best way is to take vit E pill and use that on your nail go cut your nail and rub it on and in the nail line that works good Vitamin E
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Calcium: 1300 mg/day\nVitamin D: 400-800 units/day\nWeight-bearing exercise (i.e, not swimming or cycling).\nNo smoking.
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Sunshine enhances the absorption of Vitamin D which increases dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain and body.
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UV light breaks down many vitamins. In the case of Vitamin D, sunlight converts beta-carotene into vitamin D and the level read by the test will be artificially high. \n   Beta carotene is safer to take than straight vitamin D because it is released slowly into the body so you don't overdose on it. The ones you can overdose on are the fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K.
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Exercises is the best thing you can do. You can walk, put your baby in the stroller then walk.You both could be benefited of the vitamin D from sun.Eat lots of fruits & veg and also see your doctor maybe you need iron, so to be sure pls. see your doctor. Take care and  have a great day.
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You can start with with Wikipedia at the page referenced below.  As you would expect they have quite a bit on  cholecalciferol - Vitamin D3.   Cholecalciferol being the primary human vitamin in the above series.  I realize this is not a complete answer, but it will get you started.
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Post this question in food and drink to get better results.\nDrink more milk and eat more dairy products for calcium.\nGet a lot of sunshine for Vit D to help bone building.\nOsteoporosis is the loss of calcuim from your bone. Supplement helps but try not to depend on prescriptions there are natural way to prevent this.\nHope the site below helps :)
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Well you will need to find a good source of protein and eat lots of it. Something like soy or tofu..certain beans, lentils, and you have to eat lots of other stuff too in order to get all the nutrients you need. It's much easier to just take a vitamin supplement. But the protein you have to actually eat, supplements suck.
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It depends on the vegetable.  Vitamin D is artificially added to milk.  You can create your own Vitamin D with sunlight exposure.
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You can actually get more vitamins from the pills than from food.  But usually the vitamins are based on what people "should" be intaking daily from food.  But most people don't get nearly what they need.  It is a very good idea to use vitamin supplimnets if you feel you don't get enough.
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youl need a tank, a strip light that emits vitamin d and a 60 watt bulb. some reptile shops may sell u a second hand vivarium.