Did you know that GLOBALLY 50% of the population receives insufficient Vitamin D?!?!
Studies show 80% of our Vitamin D comes from UV-B rays from SUNLIGHT (!) and 20% from our diet.
Vitamin D is ESSENTIAL for the absorption of Calcium... and maximizing bone health! What can YOU do to maximize your Vitamin D intake and keep your bones strong and healthy?
1. Get regular physical exercise indoors and outdoors.
2. Get 10-15 minutes of exposure to sunlight each day.
3. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes foods rich in Vitamin D (fatty fish, mushrooms, egg yolks, and fortified foods such as cereals, orange juice, low-fat dairy, and plant-based milk alternatives)
4. Take a supplement if you aren't getting adequate intake (talk to a medical professional for recommended dosing).
Patients often ask HOW MUCH Vitamin D they should be getting. A healthy level of Vitamin D for both children and adults is between 40-60ng/mL. If you have a bone injury, like a stress fracture, or recently underwent surgery, your preferred level may be closer to 60ng/mL. Most physicians would agree that levels under 30ng/mL are "insufficient." Fatigue, difficulty sleeping, depression, hair loss, and muscle weakness/cramps are just a few symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.
***Ask a medical professional for help determining if you should be tested for a deficiency or require supplementation.***