Vitamin D Winter Home Care Path

Seniors can benefit from Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a substance that promotes absoption of calcium in the bones. Calcium strengthens bones to reduce risk of fracture. Humans receive some Vitamin D with exposure to sunlight. Winter months can bring decreased exposure to sunlight, so including sources of vitamin D in the diet can help.

Food sources of vitamin D include: eel, pilchard, fresh sardines, fresh herring, red salmon, pink salmon, mackerel, salmon chinook, herring canned, salmon chum, tuna, and milk. Adequate sources of Vitamin D in the diet help support the seniors digestive system with absorption of the needed vitamin D.

The best sources of Vitamin D are fatty fish such as the salmon, sardines, and tuna. The richest source of vitamin D is believed to be the eel, which is often served at sushi bars.

Consider supplementing morning meals with a multi-vitamin which contains vitamin D. Taking the vitamin pill with food often improves absorption by the body for use.

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