Elevate Vitamin D Levels With These Ingredients

Vitamin D levels have been associated with COVID-19 and its severity according to a new study by the department of health in Abu Dhabi. This leaves us to the question of how can we increase vitamin D levels in our bodies naturally?

We can for sure rely on vitamin D supplements but it can never be enough, here is a deep understanding on how we can elevate vitamin D levels in our bodies.

Vitamin D is the only nutrient your body produces when exposed to sunlight, so definitely get yourself out in the sun and besides that here is our food guide to better vitamin D levels.

• Salmon

Wild salmon contains about 988 IU of vitamin D per serving, while farmed salmon contains 250 IU, on average. That’s 124% and 32% of the DV, respectively.

• Herring and sardines

Herring contains 216 IU of vitamin D per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving. Pickled herring, sardines, and other fatty fish, such as halibut and mackerel, are also good sources.

• Egg yolks

Eggs from commercially raised hens contain only about 37 IU of vitamin D per yolk. However, eggs from hens raised outside or fed vitamin-D-enriched feed contain much higher levels.

• Mushrooms

Mushrooms can synthesize vitamin D2 when exposed to UV light. Only wild mushrooms or mushrooms treated with UV light are good sources of vitamin D.

• Milk such as cow’s milk, soy milk, orange juice, cereal and oatmeal

Let go of soda as foods such as cow’s milk, soy milk, orange juice, cereals, and oatmeal are sometimes fortified with vitamin D. These contain 54-136 IU per serving.

• Canned Tuna

Canned tuna contains 268 IU of vitamin D per serving. Choose light tuna and eat 6 ounces (170 grams) or less per week to prevent methylmercury buildup.

• Cod Liver oil

Cod liver oil contains 448 IU of vitamin D per teaspoon (4.9 ml), or 56% of the DV. It is also high in other nutrients, such as vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids.

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