#13 Vitamin D - Benefits & Supplementation

Did you know that Vitamin D is both a nutrient and a hormone?  This episode details all you need to know about this important vitamin - the importance of Vitamin D, how we can absorb it from the sun safely and which foods are the best sources.  While it is difficult to get enough of this sunshine vitamin in the winter months, it is vital to supplement safely, so some guidelines on this subject are also included. References and Notes Examples of Food Sources • Cod Liver Oil – 1 tsp 440IU (11mcg) • Sardines -3oz 165IU (4.125mcg) • Salmon – 3oz 400IU (10mcg) • Mackeral – 3oz 400IU (10mcg) • Tuna – 3oz 228IU (5.7mcg) • Large Organic Egg Yolk – 41IU • Beef liver (cooked). 3 ounces: 42 IU. Note - One microgram of Vitamin D = 40IU. Study - High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in healthy Irish adults (M O'Sullivan 1, T Nic Suibhne, G Cox, M Healy, C O'Morain - Conclusion: Vitamin D insufficiency is not confined to "at-risk groups" and is likely to be prevalent in the general public in Ireland, especially in wintertime) https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/ https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/nutrition-baby/vitamin-d/ https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/nutrition-child/vitamin-d/ https://www.pharmanord.ie/news/ireland-has-a-critical-vitamin-d-problem-news https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-get-more-vitamin-d-from-your-food/ https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-types/skin-cancer/sunsmart-code https://www.viridian-nutrition.com/blog/nutrition-news-and-views/what-does-an-iu-measure-in-vitamins https://www.safefood.net/food-safety/cooking-fish Osteoporosis and Vitamin D are essential for bone and joint health (healthnews.ie) https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/vitamin-d-and-calcium-during-covid-19/ Salmon recipes | BBC Good Food #vitamind #health #healthylifestyle #sunshine #vitamins #vitamin #sun #healthy #wellness #nutrition #fitness  #healthyliving  #supplements #omega #tanning #covid #sop #tan #summer  #healthyfood #skincare #nature #salmon