amount of Vitamin D circulating in the bloodstream. Kidney and liver diseases make it difficult for your body to process Vitamin D which can lead to deficiency.
5. Not Enough In Your Diet
Great news, you can get Vitamin D from the foods you eat! Foods like salmon, tuna, fortified grains (cereals, breads) and dairy (yogurt, milk, cheese), nut milk, mushrooms, and egg yolks contain a significant amount of Vitamin D.
6. Your Health Won’t Allow You To Soak Up The Sun
Some health conditions and prescribed medications may limit the amount of time you can spend in direct sunlight. If you fall into this category, supplementation may be a good option to meet Vitamin D requirements. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine the optimal dosage of Vitamin D for your body.
Without Vitamin D, you would literally crumble. Have some fun in the sun this summer and let the sun’s rays work their magic because sunshine truly does a body good!
Dr. Candace McMillon-Dantley is the health-empowering creator of The Doc Knows and she’s on a mission to motivate you to a life of health. She has a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. When she’s not health writing, she is health motivating and educating during her interactive presentations on healthy nutrition, self-care and conditions of the body. Her experiences as a business owner, chiropractor, wife and mom of two resonate and relate with her audiences. Connect with Dr. Candace on Instagram @drcandace.