I have decided to start taking vitamin D. The general recommendation is for people in the lower mainland to take vitamin D supplements from October to April. In addition, ethnicity studies suggest that people with darker skin tones should take vitamin D supplements. So despite my resistance I am finally convinced! It hasn't been that long yet but I do feel a little more awake when I get up in the morning. Now whether that is psychological or it's really the effect of the pills I can't tell :)
Two related articles you may want to take a look at: sunshine vitamin, pregnant and lactating women and infants. The suggested intake for vitamin D is about 1000 IU per day. The table below gives some information about the sources of the sunshine vitamin.
Two related articles you may want to take a look at: sunshine vitamin, pregnant and lactating women and infants. The suggested intake for vitamin D is about 1000 IU per day. The table below gives some information about the sources of the sunshine vitamin.
| Source: B.C. Ministry of Health | ||
| Food | Serving | Vitamin D |
| Milk | 1 cup | 100 IU |
| Fortified rice or soy beverage | 1 cup | 100 IU |
| Fortified margarine | 2 tsp | 53 IU |
| Salmon canned, pink | 3 oz | 530 IU |
| Tuna canned, light | 3 0z | 200 IU |
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