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Organic Spinach, Organic Broccoli, Organic Sweet Potato, Organic Sunflower Seed, Organic Shiitake Mushroom, Organic Maitake Mushroom, Organic Orange, Organic Apple, Organic Strawberry, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Kale, Chlorella, Organic Cranberry, Organic Fruit (Organic Apple [Juice Concentrate & Puree Concentrate], Organic Raspberry Powder, Organic Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Organic Black Currant Powder), Pectin (from Apples and Oranges), Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Organic Black Carrot Juice Concentrate.
Processing aid: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Carnauba Wax, Cellulose (for coating).
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For 2 years and older, five gummies daily with or without food, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Chew thoroughly and take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested dosage.
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Processing aid: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Carnauba Wax, Cellulose (for coating).
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For 2 years and older, five gummies daily with or without food, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Chew thoroughly and take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested dosage.
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Vitamin D (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
en español: Vitamina D
Reviewed by: Richard W. Kruse, DO and Susan M. Dubowy, PA-C
Orthopedics at Nemours Children's Health
What Is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps the body take in calcium from the foods that we eat. Together, calcium and vitamin D build bones and keep them strong. Vitamin D also plays a part in heart health and fighting infection.
Why Do Kids Need Vitamin D?
Kids need vitamin D to build strong bones. Vitamin D also helps bones heal after an injury or surgery.
Where Does Vitamin D Come From?
The Sun
Our bodies make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the sun. It's hard to get enough vitamin D from the sun, though. Most kids and adults spend lots of time indoors at school and work.
When outdoors, it's important to protect skin to prevent skin cancer and skin damage from too much sun exposure.
Food
Very few foods have vitamin D naturally. The foods with the most are fatty fish (like salmon and tuna), liver, eggs and fish oils. Kids don't eat these foods a lot. That's why food companies add vitamin D to milk, yogurt, baby formula, juice, cereal, and other foods.
Adding vitamin D to foods is called "fortifying." It's helpful, but it still may not be enough.
Supplements
To get enough vitamin D, children often need to take a multivitamin with vitamin D or a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D is sometimes labeled as vitamin D3.
You can buy vitamin D pills, gummies, chewables, liquids, and sprays in stores without a prescription. Ask your child's health care provider for advice on choosing the right one.
How Much Vitamin D Does My Child Need?
Vitamin D is measured in international units (IU).
- Babies younger than 1 year old need 400 IU of vitamin D a day. Baby formula has 400 IU per liter, so babies who drink at least 32 ounces of formula each day get enough. If your baby drinks only breast milk or gets less than 32 ounces of formula each day, ask your health care provider about giving your baby a vitamin D supplement.
- Kids older than 1 year need 600 IU or more of vitamin D a day. Health care providers often want healthy kids to take 600 to 1,000 IU daily.
Some kids might need more vitamin D, such as those who:
- have certain medical problems (for instance, obesity, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, multiple fractures, or bone pain)
- are healing from bone surgery (such as after fusion surgery for scoliosis)
- are taking medicines (like anti-seizure medicines) that block the way the body uses vitamin D
Your health care provider can talk to you about whether your child needs a vitamin D supplement.
How Can I Help My Child Get Enough Vitamin D?
Because vitamin D is so important, you'll want to be sure your child gets enough. Giving your child a daily supplement or a multivitamin with vitamin D is the easiest way to do this.
Health care providers might order a blood test if they think a health problem is keeping a child from getting enough vitamin D. If doctors don't think your child has a health problem, there's no need for a blood test.
What About Calcium?
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, a building block for strong bones. Unlike with vitamin D, kids usually can get enough calcium from food. High-calcium foods include milk, cheese, and yogurt. Food makers often fortify foods like cereal, bread, or juice with calcium.
Reviewed by: Richard W. Kruse, DO and Susan M. Dubowy, PA-C
Date reviewed: May 2021
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What foods contain vitamin D (list)
Ekaterina Erokhina, head of the Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus, endocrinologist, Ph.
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- Salmon
- Sardines and other fatty fish
- Herring
- Canned tuna
- Cod liver oil
- Egg yolks
- Mushrooms
- Cow's milk
- Soy milk
- Orange juice
- Vitamin D and calcium
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1. Salmon
According to the USDA, a serving of oily fish weighing about 100 g contains 526 IU (international units) of vitamin D. This is 66% of the daily value [1]. Much depends on where the salmon was raised. Wild caught fish contains up to 988 IU of vitamin D per serving, with some studies claiming that figure goes up to 1,300 IU [2], [3]. Captive-raised salmon may provide 25% less nutrients, but on average, one serving provides 250 IU of the vitamin, or 32% of the Daily Value [2].
Vitamin D benefits
2. Sardines and other oily fish
Canned sardines are a good source of the "sunshine vitamin". One hundred-gram serving contains 177 IU of the nutrient, which is 22% of the daily value of its intake. Other types of healthy oily fish are also worth including if you spend a lot of time indoors. For example, a serving of halibut or mackerel will provide about 360-390 IU vitamin D [5], [6].
3. Herring
Herring is cooked not only in oil. It can be canned, smoked and pickled. One fresh natural Atlantic herring is a source of 216 IU of vitamin D per serving, i.e. 27% of the recommended daily intake [4]. If you prefer marinated fish, then use it to replenish about 14% of the required amount of vitamin D - in one serving it is 112 IU. Keep in mind that with this method of cooking, a lot of salt accumulates in fish, an excess of which can adversely affect health.
4. Canned tuna
This fish is often added to soups and salads.
Canned food is convenient to store, you can easily cook dinner from them without long heat treatment. In addition, in this form, tuna is much cheaper than fresh. Canned food contains 268 IU of vitamin D per 100 g, which is 34% of the daily value. In addition, canned tuna is an excellent source of vitamin K [9]. But doctors say the product may contain traces of mercury and other toxins that, when accumulated in the body, cause health problems. They are found in many types of fish [10], so you should not eat canned tuna every day.
5. Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is used to prevent vitamin D deficiency in children. A teaspoon of cod liver oil contains 448 IU of the substance, which is 56% of the recommended daily allowance [7], [8]. In addition, this fat contains a large amount of Omega-3 and vitamin A - about 150% of the daily value in 5 ml. Keep in mind that large amounts of this vitamin can be toxic, so you should not consume cod liver oil too often.
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Egg yolks Seafood is the main, but not the only source of vitamin D. Whole eggs make up for its deficiency just as well, and they are also very nutritious. Useful substances and minerals are found mainly in the yolk: one contains 5% of the daily norm of the “sunshine vitamin” [11]. The amount of vitamin D depends mainly on the amount of time the chicken has been in the sun and the quality of the grain it has been fed. Farm-raised birds produce eggs that are three to four times more nutrient dense [12].
7. Mushrooms
Vitamin D is produced in mushrooms under the influence of ultraviolet radiation [13]. This is one of the plant foods with a high content of vitamins without additional artificial enrichment. Mushrooms have a lot of D2, while, for example, fish has a lot of D3. D2 helps increase blood levels of the vitamin, but is less effective than D3 [14]. Some varieties of mushrooms contain up to 2300 IU in a 100-gram serving, which is almost several times more than the daily allowance.
But most types of product from the store are grown in the dark, and there are much fewer useful substances in them. Some manufacturers treat mushrooms with ultraviolet light, which provides about 130-450 IU of vitamin D2 per serving [15].
9 foods rich in vitamins
8. Cow's milk
There are not so many natural foods rich in vitamin D. But manufacturers have figured out how to make up for its deficiency for those who do not eat fish, mushrooms and eggs. Some products are additionally enriched with vitamins. Cow's milk is a source of many nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin [16]. The fortified product contains 115-130 IU of vitamin D per cup (230-250 ml) [17].
9. Soy milk
Since vitamin D is found mainly in animal products, vegetarians are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency [18]. For this reason, animal milk substitutes are also often additionally enriched with nutrients. Vitamin D is added to soy, oat, buckwheat and other types of plant-based milk.
Information about useful additives is indicated on the package; read the ingredients before buying.
How vegetarianism affects weight
10. Orange juice
About 75% of people in the world suffer from some degree of lactose intolerance, and 2-3% from milk allergy [19]. Therefore, other foods fortified with nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D can be found in stores [20]. One cup (250 ml) of orange juice contains about 100 IU, or 12% of the daily value.
11. Vitamin D and Calcium
The "sunshine vitamin" is essential for the proper absorption of calcium, which plays a key role in strengthening bones and skeletal integrity [21]. A sufficient amount of both substances reduces the risk of osteoporosis [22]. Children aged one to seven and adults need approximately 600 IU of vitamin D per day. People over 70 years of age should receive at least 800 IU (20 mcg) of the substance per day [23]. The need for calcium also depends on age: children from one to eight years old need about 2500 mg per day, from nine to 18 years old - 3000 mg.
Adults from 19up to 50 years, 2500 mg per day is required, and after 50 - 2000 mg [24].
Add calcium-rich foods such as cheese, Greek yogurt, spinach, kale, soy to your diet. Some foods contain both calcium and vitamin D, such as salmon, sardines, and fortified orange juice.
How to take vitamins correctly and why you need it
Expert's comment
Ekaterina Erokhina, head of the Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment Center, endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences, employee of the Medsi Clinical and Diagnostic Center on Belorusskaya: “Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is involved in the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism and the maintenance of immunity, antitumor protection, and many other body functions. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin under the influence of UV rays, and also comes from food. But in order to turn into an active form, it goes through two more stages of activation in the body: in the liver and kidneys.
To compensate for vitamin D deficiency, only food is not enough, since its content in most foods is extremely small. The leader in vitamin D content is fish: for example, wild salmon contains 600-1000 IU per 100 g, herring - up to 1676 IU, sardines - 300-600 IU, canned tuna - 236 IU. Other foods contain vitamin D in negligible amounts: sour cream - 50 IU per 100 g, butter - 52 IU, egg yolk - 20 IU per piece, beef liver - 45 IU per 100 g, milk - only 2 IU per 100 g of product .
For the prevention of vitamin D deficiency, an adult is recommended to receive at least 600-800 IU per day, and in case of deficiency - at least 1500-2000 IU.
The situation may be aggravated by impaired absorption of vitamin D from food in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, obesity and diabetes. A significantly higher dose of native vitamin D may then be required to correct the deficiency. Of course, high doses of vitamin D cannot be obtained from food alone.
Therefore, to compensate for the deficiency, native vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is recommended, the dose of which is selected individually by an endocrinologist.”
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Vitamin D in food: where it is most found
Vitamin D is a group of nutrients, the most famous of which are cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2). The first is produced by the body under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, and also comes with food, the second is found only in food.
Unfortunately, many people are deficient in this micronutrient. The results of a large-scale study conducted in 2016 at the Cork Center for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research, University College Cork (Ireland) led by Professor K.D. Cashman showed that 40.4% of the population of European countries have a deficiency of vitamin D in the blood serum, and 13% of people experience a pronounced deficiency of this micronutrient, which carries a high risk of clinical manifestations.
This is due to the fact that the majority of the European population is in the zone of low insolation.
Taking into account the obtained data, the issue of replenishment of the “sunshine” vitamin through food becomes topical. Everyone knows that there is a lot of vitamin D in foods containing fish oil, but it can also be found in mushrooms, eggs and meat, dairy and plant foods. In this article, we will consider which foods contain vitamin D for introducing it into the diet and compile a list of champions in terms of its content.
Benefits for the body
The main function of vitamin D is participation in the metabolism of phosphorus and calcium. It ensures normal growth of bone tissue, prevents the occurrence of rickets and osteoporosis, and is responsible for the strength of teeth and nails.
Recent scientific data have proven the significant effect of vitamin D on the immune system and increase the protective properties of the body, which is especially important during colds and viral diseases.
Calciferol improves cognitive functions, helps with nervous and psychological disorders, facilitates the course of autoimmune diseases (psoriasis), and prevents the growth of cancer cells.
Which foods contain the most vitamin D
It is known that approximately 90% of vitamin D is synthesized in the skin under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Unfortunately, not everyone can sunbathe all summer to accumulate enough of it, and doctors warn about the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun due to the risk of skin cancer. Thus, to prevent a deficiency of the “sunshine” vitamin, two options remain: introduce foods rich in this nutrient into the diet, or take dietary supplements in various forms. So, let's look at which foods contain the most vitamin D.
Fish oil
Known and unloved by many since childhood, fish oil contains the largest amount of vitamins D2 and D3: 100 g of the product contains 250 mcg or 2500% of the daily requirement, and a teaspoon (5 ml) of cod liver oil contains it 56%.
In addition, this product is one of the best sources of retinol - a growth vitamin for children, as well as omega-3 fatty acids - an important nutrient for heart, vascular and brain health. Fish oil can be bought in different forms of release, as well as with various flavoring and aromatic additives. However, due to the high toxicity of vitamin A, taking fish oil in large quantities is not recommended.
Fatty fish
The top vitamin D-rich food is fish, with salmon topping the list. The amount of D2 and D3 is very dependent on the habitat of the animals: the concentration in a wild individual is much higher than in artificially grown. So, in a 100-gram piece of fish caught in natural conditions, contains 247% of the daily norm, and in the "farm" - only 32%.
What other fish contains the most vitamin D? Interestingly, the most common herring, sardines and mackerel are also an excellent source of it, regardless of the cooking option. 100 g of fresh Atlantic herring contains 1600 IU of the "sunshine" vitamin, which is almost 4 times higher than the daily norm, in canned fish - 22%, and in marinated - 14%.
Large amounts of calciferol are found in other varieties of fatty fish: chum salmon, pink salmon, halibut, as well as in canned tuna (34% DV in 100 g). The disadvantage of canned fish is the presence of sodium and a harmful toxin - methylmercury, which limits their use.
Oysters are rich in vitamin D from seafood. This gourmet food contains very few calories, but many important nutrients, including up to 80% of the daily value of calciferol in just two shellfish.
Wild mushrooms
For those who do not like fish, generous nature offers an alternative option - wild mushrooms, which are an excellent source of vitamin D. Interestingly, they, like humans, are able to synthesize a micronutrient under the influence of sunlight, but unlike us , mushrooms produce less efficient calciferol (vitamin D2). Some types of forest mushrooms contain up to 2300 IU per 100 grams, which is almost three times the daily value. Commercial mushrooms grown in the dark contain very little of this nutrient, but when exposed to UV radiation can provide up to 450 IU of vitamin D2 per 100 grams.
Whole eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of vitamin D3. One egg yolk contains 37 IU or 5% of the daily value. At the same time, the amount directly depends on the exposure of the chicken to the sun and the content of the vitamin in the chicken feed. By analogy with mushrooms, free-range domestic laying hens produce eggs with a vitamin D content 3-4 times higher than those grown in cramped and enclosed spaces.
Herbal products
Despite the fact that vegetables and fruits contain almost no calciferol, some manufacturers produce juices enriched with this micronutrient. Such food is especially suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. For example, a glass of fortified orange juice may contain 100 IU of ergocalciferol, or 12% of the Daily Value.
Vitamin D can also be found in other plant foods such as fortified cereals, soy, almond, coconut or rice milk. Half a cup of fortified oatmeal provides up to 17% of the daily micronutrient value, 100g of fortified tofu provides 13%, and a cup of soy milk provides up to 30%, which is a good way to increase your daily intake.
A small amount of vitamin D contains potatoes, parsley, as well as some herbs: alfalfa, dandelion, nettle and horsetail.
Table 1. Foods high in vitamin D (D3 and D2) Dietary supplements
Vitamin D can be obtained in three ways: sun exposure, food sources and dietary supplements. The latter option is convenient and affordable, therefore it is today a very popular way to prevent the “sunshine” vitamin.
Vitamin D is available in various dosages and forms:
- oily
- aqueous
- fish oil in dark glass or capsules
- medicinal solutions
- chewable tablets
- regular tablets.
The fat-soluble (oil) form is very popular for many vitamins, in which the active ingredient is dissolved in oil. However, the bioavailability of such vitamin D directly depends on the state of the gastrointestinal tract of the person who takes it.
For example, chronic pancreatic disease significantly reduces micronutrient absorption.
An alternative to the oil form is the water form. It is a ready-to-use micellar solution of vitamin D that is easily digested in the intestines and is the preferred source of energy and resources.
Vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D capsules
Vitamin D3 2500 IU 150 mg capsule №90
Source of vitamin D, has a general strengthening effect on the body, maintains the required level of calcium in the body, promotes the absorption of phosphorus.
Vitamin D3 2500 IU 120 gelatin capsules TM Vansiton / Vansiton
Strengthens bone tissue, reduces the risk of osteoporosis, promotes the creation of immune cells, supports the functioning of the lungs and the cardiovascular system, increases the level of serotonin in the body.
Vitamin D3 1000 IU 100 softgels TM Country Life
Promotes calcium absorption, healthy teeth and nails, normal functioning of the immune system.
A vegan product made from lanolin. The capsules contain cholecalciferol, a natural form of vitamin D3 that is most easily absorbed and utilized.
Deficiency causes and daily intake of vitamin D
The authors of a study published in the journal “Science of the Total Environment” analyzed how long it takes to be in the sun to synthesize a daily dose of vitamin D3 without significant damage to health. It turned out that in July a person can be in the sun no more than 29min., in January - 130 min. at noon with maximum light and 10% open skin, and in October - 30 min.
However, it is not enough just to stay in the sun, it is necessary that the rays fall on the surface of the skin at a certain angle, which in the European part is observed in spring and summer from 12:00 to 16:00. But it is precisely this time that doctors consider the most harmful for sunbathing, fraught with photodermatosis and the risk of skin cancer. The use of sunscreen blocks the formation of vitamin D, which leads to its deficiency even in the summer.
Potential indicators of vitamin D deficiency are:
- living in geographic latitudes with a small number of sunny days per year
- air pollution
- vitamin deficiency in the diet and semi-finished products).
- lactose intolerance, dairy allergy
- constant use of sunscreen
- overweight
- taking drugs that reduce the bioavailability of vitamin D
- long-term diets of low-fat foods
- chronic diseases that reduce the absorption of all vitamins by the body (cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, biliary tract dyskinesia, kidney and thyroid diseases).
Vitamin D deficiency can be diagnosed by taking a blood test. According to the clinical recommendations of endocrinologists, it is advisable to use the following interpretation of the concentrations of this micronutrient in the body in practice:
✔ less than 10 (less than 25 nmol/l) - severe deficiency, characterized by an increased risk of rickets, osteomalacia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, myopathy, falls and fractures;
✔ less than 20 ng / ml (less than 50 nmol / l) - micronutrient deficiency, causes an increased risk of bone loss, secondary hyperparathyroidism, falls and fractures;
✔ 20 to 30 ng/ml (50 to 75 nmol/l) - vitamin deficiency associated with low risk of bone loss and secondary hyperparateriosis, neutral effect on falls and fractures;
✔ from 30 ng/ml (from 75 nmol/l) - adequate D level, optimal suppression of parathyroid hormone and bone loss, reduction in falls and fractures by 20%;
✔ above 150 ng/ml (above 375 nmol/l) - levels with possible manifestation of vitamin D toxicity, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis, calciphylaxis.
Given the latest scientific data on the significant impact of this nutrient on the body's susceptibility to viral infections, such knowledge will be useful to every person.
For the prevention of vitamin D deficiency without an appropriate test, it is recommended to take a therapeutic dose. For children under 3 years old, today it is 500 IU, from 3 to 12 years old - 1000 IU, over 12 years old and adults - 2000 IU. During viral infections, at the risk of oncological and autoimmune diseases, as well as in the fight against excess weight, the dosage should be higher and determined by the doctor.
Daily Values for Vitamin D from the American Society of Endocrinology (2011 data).
Conclusion
Research on the positive effects of vitamin D on human health is ongoing, but due to the already proven benefits, doctors strongly recommend taking it for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes with food or supplements.
