{"id":949,"date":"2022-08-17T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T17:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanohealth.com\/?p=949"},"modified":"2022-08-23T20:34:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T03:34:40","slug":"high-vitamin-d-foods-for-bone-and-immune-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanohealth.com\/high-vitamin-d-foods-for-bone-and-immune-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Top High Vitamin D Foods For Bone And Immune Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
High vitamin D foods can lower the risk of autoimmune diseases and help our bodily functions such as bone health, immune health, cognitive functions, and protection against Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Both a micronutrient and a hormone, vitamin D can be found in animal and fish products, as well as exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n
There are many people who don\u2019t get sufficient amounts of vitamin D. Research has shown that 24% of the people across the United States are vitamin D deficient. It\u2019s been estimated that 40% of the population in Europe also have a vitamin D deficiency. Exposure to the sun can be a factor in this, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s best to get our vitamin D from food and supplements.<\/p>\n
So how much vitamin D do we need? Experts recommend 880 International units (IU) of vitamin D per day while eating whole foods. Supplements are also a solid option. Make sure to consult with a doctor if there\u2019s any interest in having your vitamin D levels evaluated or learning more about how to include vitamin D in your diet. With that said, let\u2019s take a look at some of the best high vitamin D foods to add to our diet.<\/p>\n
Egg Yolks<\/strong> (1 large egg, 41 IU)<\/p>\n