In between the recent rain we’ve had a few gorgeous sunny winter days. But in spite of that your vitamin D levels will be low by this late in winter.
These tips may help increase your vitamin D levels:
☆ Eat more salmon. swordfish, rainbow trout, mackerel, or sardines. But since swordfish and some species of mackerel are fish with high mercury levels don’t go overboard.
☆ You can’t absorb vitamin D if there’s a glass window between you and the sun. The UVB rays needed for vitamin D production are absorbed by glass and will not be passed through to your skin. You need uninterrupted exposure. So forget sun exposure through the car window and get out under the sun!
☆ Multivitamins and calcium supplements containing vitamin D generally don’t have enough ‘D’ if your levels are not already reasonable. But they can be useful as a maintenance strategy later in the year once you’re getting more sun exposure.
☆ Vitamin D supplements are great if you can’t get enough from the sun. But be sure to get one that also contains Vitamin K2 because it helps you absorb the vitamin D much better.
☆ Even weak sunscreens block the ability of your skin to absorb the UVB rays and manufacture vitamin D. Plus, you absorb many harmful chemicals through your skin from chemical based sunscreens.
☆ Food can help protect your skin when you load up on antioxidant rich foods and beneficial fats that strengthen your skin cells and help protect them from sun damage.
A recent study by University of South Australia found there’s a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and chronic inflammation and increased risk of developing inflammatory diseases. So get out into the sun today and if you need more look to vitamin D supplements.