Vitamin D is a vitamin we need to absorb and use phosphorus and calcium and for the normal growth, development and maintenance of bones and teeth. It's involved in regulating your heartbeat and protects against muscle weakness. We also needed for cellular growth and neuromuscular function and to enhance our immunity. Vitamin D is somewhat unique because your body can produce it when your skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Besides that, eggs, dairy products and fish oil contain significant amounts of vitamin D. However, the main source of vitamin D for most people should always be sun exposure, and this can be a problem for people during the winter, or those of us that live in colder parts of the world. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D is around 600 iu which stands for international units both for men and women.

However, this is the bare minimum to prevent deficiency and the optimal recommendation It would probably be around 1000 to 2000 views per day. That's why a vitamin D deficiency is relatively common in adults, particularly older adults, mainly because of limited exposure of bare skin to sunlight. People who typically wear clothing that covers all or most of their skin, and those of us that are homebound have an increased risk of deficiency. So what should you do? Again, do a blood test and check your vitamin D levels. If you're deficient, a simple vitamin D supplement can help you out and it can really work wonders.

I've seen people who used to be tired and they're motivated all day become full of energy and motivation just by increasing their vitamin D intake.