Vitamin D What is Vitamin D? The Sunshine Vitamin

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Vitamin D What is Vitamin D? The Sunshine Vitamin How Much Vitamin D is Recommended? Where Does Vitamin D Come From? What Makes Vitamin D So Great? What Happens if You Do Not Get Enough?

Vitamin D The Sunshine Vitamin

3 oz. = 27 IU of Vitamin D

1 cup (8 oz.) = 120 IU of Vitamin D

1 egg = 44 IU Vitamin D

1 serving = 920 IU of Vitamin D

WHAT IS VITAMIN D? Vitamin D is a prohormone vitamin that dissolves in fat and is absorbed in the gut. There are 2 forms: vitamin D and vitamin D3 Vitamin D: Found in plants and must be converted to an active form for use in the body Vitamin D3: Found in animal products and is an active form that is easy for the body to use

WHAT MAKES VITAMIN D SO GREAT? Vitamin D allows the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus which helps maintain bones and teeth. Helps to maintain a good immune system Aids in the function of the blood vessels Helps with heart muscle health Works to reduce inflammation Helps to reduce insulin resistance

WHERE DOES VITAMIN D COME FROM? Sunshine: 5-10 minutes for 2-3 times a week Foods: Fish Fortified cereal and milk Egg yolks Liver Mushrooms Cheese

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS RECOMMENDED? For men and women 51-70 years old: The recommended daily amount is 600 IU per day For men and women 71 years old or older: The recommended daily amount is 800 IU per day Amounts may vary based on what is recommended by your doctor.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT GET ENOUGH VITAMIN D? Not consuming enough Vitamin D makes your bones get soft which causes them to feel painful and break easily. Other symptoms are weak muscles which can cause a high risk of falling.