How to get more Vitamin D
Sunlight increases vitamin D. <br>Try to get approximately 5-30 minutes of sun exposure between 10 AM and 3 PM at least twice per week. Do not apply sunscreen during this time, as it will block the UV rays required for vitamin D production. (Be sure to apply sunscreen afterward, though, to help prevent skin cancer.)
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- Sunlight increases vitamin D. <br>Try to get approximately 5-30 minutes of sun exposure between 10 AM and 3 PM at least twice per week. Do not apply sunscreen during this time, as it will block the UV rays required for vitamin D production. (Be sure to apply sunscreen afterward, though, to help prevent skin cancer.)
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(photo: ©Simona Balint)
- Drink milk that has been fortified with vitamin D. <br>New research shows women who drink four glasses of milk each day during pregnancy lower their child's risk of MS by up to 56%.<p>
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- Eat fatty fish, such as salmon.<br>
Salmon joins milk and sunshine as one of the three best ways to get vitamin D.
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(photo: Cajun salmon. ©Rowlanda Mangham)
- Other types of fish that are considered to be good sources of vitamin D include mackerel, herring, catfish, cod and tuna.
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Not into fish? Try shrimp and oysters, instead.
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(photo: Smoked mackerel. ©Neil Hoskins)
- Eat fortified products, such as cereal and juices. Amounts of added vitamin D vary by product, so always check the label.
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- Many other types of dairy products are fortified with vitamin D. Compare the labels on cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream to find the products with the highest amounts.
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- Eggs are a good source of vitamin D. Skip the egg white omelets, as this is one time you want to eat the yolk.
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- Take a good prenatal vitamin supplement.<br>Look for a prenatal vitamin that contains 400 IU of vitamin D.
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(For non-pregnant people, try looking for a good multivitamin formula or a vitamin D supplement.)
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