Get sunshine and get vitamin D3. Human skin makes vitamin D3 when exposed to ultraviolet rays of the sun. According to the National Institute of Health, the best food source for vitamin D3 is the fish products, such as: cod liver oil, salmon, tuna, and sardines.
Fortified milk, breads, eggs and cereals are lesser vitamin D3 sources. Finally, the tablet or liquid vitamin supplement options with a doctor recommendation can also be a vitamin D3 source.
Benefits of Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 promotes calcium's absorption and functions for teen's and children's healthy teeth and bones, prevents loss of bone mass, and treats bone disorders.
It protects against adult and elderly muscle weakness and immune system issues, and lowers the risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancers. Rheumatoid Arthritis and psoriasis is improved with vitamin D3.
Vitamin D3 prevents/treats rickets, post menopausal osteoporosis. The vitamin also treats hypoglycemia, Multiple Sclerosis and the development of Type 1 Diabetes.
Benefits of vitamin D3 in the elderly and fractures are still under investigation. An analysis, reported in August 2007 by the University of Ottawa Evidence-based Practice Center, showed higher doses of vitamin D3 of between 700-800 IU's per day combined with calcium help prevent hip fractures for institutionalized elderly. The study did not include elderly living independently in the community
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