We all want to get enough vitamins and nutrients, and one that’s particularly important to keep track of is vitamin D. This vitamin offers plenty of benefits, and going without it can cause a variety of health issues. Here’s why you should make sure that you’re eating more organic food that contains some vitamin D.

Benefits of Vitamin D

First, let’s look at the health benefits of vitamin D. One of the most obvious is the benefit to bone and tooth health. Vitamin D is critical for keeping both healthy and avoiding future problems. Getting enough vitamin D in your diet can help you prevent the development of diseases like osteoporosis, and hopefully, it can help you avoid some trips to the dentist as well.

Vitamin D can also help with cognitive health. Not getting enough of it can make it harder to concentrate or think clearly. Some studies have also shown that it can benefit immune system and nervous system health as well, helping with things like flu prevention.

This vitamin might also help in efforts to prevent the development of MS, or multiple sclerosis, and psoriasis. It can help with regulating insulin levels and diabetes management as well. Some studies have even shown that vitamin D could help with cancer prevention efforts. With all of these benefits to speak of, you want to make sure that you’re getting enough vitamin D in your diet.

Sources of Vitamin D

Fortunately, there are many ways to consume more vitamin D and get the right amount of this crucial nutrient. One of the best ways to get it doesn’t even require you to eat or drink anything! Your body can synthesize vitamin D on its own when you’re exposed to sunlight.

This is why getting outside is so important, even in the colder months. If you’ve been inside more during the pandemic, getting back outside and into the sun is a good idea. Try to form some more healthy habits and make sure that you’re getting what vitamin D you can from the sun. This will feel great, we promise.

Certain foods also contain high amounts of vitamin D. We recommend:

• Milk
  
• Fortified cereals
  
• Fatty fish, like salmon and sardines

Of course, you can also consult with your doctor to find a multivitamin that helps enhance your diet and ensure that you’re getting enough vitamin D and everything else that you need to stay healthy.

Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency

If your body isn’t getting enough vitamin D, your body has ways of telling you. Some people who don’t get enough vitamin D might feel lethargic or depressed, but this could also be connected to not going outside and getting enough sun. A lack of vitamin D could also make you more susceptible to infections and immune system issues.

A lack of vitamin D can also result in more falls in older people. Getting enough vitamin D is important at any age.

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