3 ways to get more vitamin D
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Getting enough of this nutrient could help lower your risk of death
Over the past few years, research has shown that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of several medical conditions, including osteoporosis, gum disease, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and YES, even certain cancers.
Now, vitamin D appears to be associated with a lower risk of death, according to a meta-analysis of 18 previously published studies in the September 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Here are three things you can do to ensure you’re getting enough.
1. Incorporate vitamin D-rich food
* Wild salmon 3 oz = 420 IU
* Atlantic mackerel 3 oz = 320 IU
* Sardines 1 can = 250 IU
* Shrimp 3 oz = 150 IU
* Skim and 1% low-fat milk 1 cup = 100 IU
* Shittake mushrooms 4 items = 260 IU
* Fortified yogurts like Dannon Light & Fit 1 cup = 80 IU
* Fortified cereals:Multigrain Cheerios 1 cup = 40 IU; Post Bran Flakes 1 cup = 40 IU; Kashi Vive 1¼ cup = 80
Catfish is a good source of Vitamin D, too.
A hundred and seventy posts, and nobody mentioned cod liver oil.