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How much vitamin D do women need over time?
- Dr. Ernestine Wright of Mercy Medical Center stated that people get vitamin D from food and sun exposure to maintain adequate levels.
- Limited sun exposure, age, living in northern regions, darker skin, and lifestyle factors can cause vitamin D deficiency and increase need for supplements.
- Wright shared that many women after menopause tend to have insufficient vitamin D levels and often require an additional 1000 IU of vitamin D3 to elevate their blood levels to the target range of 30–65 ng/mL.
- Holland & Barrett calls supplements a ‘fail-safe’ option while excess vitamin D may cause nausea, vomiting, kidney stones, and requires regular medical monitoring.
- Healthcare providers advise 10–30 minutes of sun exposure several times weekly and adjusting vitamin D intake based on blood tests to support bone and immune health.
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This heat, which crushes us, would almost make the sun pass as our enemy. Yet, out of heat of course, it is indispensable to us. It is the only one to bring us, naturally, the precious vitamin D. The light that it provides is excellent for morale. So, at the same time, it is necessary to protect from it and not to flee it completely. Contrary to the ideas received, black or dark tissues more protect the skin from UV. (Health and well-being).
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