10/09/2025
Let's maximize the remaining sunlight before winter sets in.
Lets discuss Vit D
• Sunlight: 10–30 minutes of midday sun several times per week (varies by skin tone and location).
• Food: Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), fortified milk/cereals, egg yolk, cod liver oil.
🩺 Functions
• Helps absorb calcium and phosphorus.
• Maintains bone and teeth health.
• Supports immune regulation.
• Plays a role in muscle function and mood.
VIT D supplements
💊 1. Choose the Right Form
• Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) → best for maintaining healthy levels.
• You can take it as capsules, softgels, drops, or chewables — whichever is easiest for you.
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🕒 2. Best Time to Take It
• With your largest meal (breakfast or lunch).
• Make sure the meal has some healthy fat — like eggs, milk, yogurt, avocado, or nuts — since Vitamin D is fat-soluble and needs fat for absorption.
• Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
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📆 3. Frequency Options
You can take:
• Daily: e.g. 1,000–2,000 IU per day
• Weekly: e.g. 7,000–14,000 IU once per week (same total dose)
• Prescription course: 50,000 IU once a week for 6–8 weeks, then switch to maintenance dose