Vitamins D2, D3, and K are no longer a mystery
There are two types of Vitamin D:
- D2 comes from plant-based foods like mushrooms and yeast but can also be synthesized in a laboratory.
- D3 comes from animal products and is what your body produces when exposed to the sun.
I prefer natural over synthetic sources.
Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which means it is stored in both liver and fat cells and used as needed. Fat-soluble vitamins should not be taken excessively as they may challenge liver function, while water-soluble vitamins break down quickly and need constant replacement.
Vitamin D behaves much like a hormone, influencing many biological processes in your body.
Without enough Vitamin D, you may not absorb other specific vitamins and minerals, like Calcium and Phosphorus.
Your bones love Vitamin D because it opens the door for critical nutrient absorption. Lack of Vitamin D may cause bone loss, nerve pain, infertility, and poor immunity, making you vulnerable to viral infections.
Exposure to sunlight is the best way to get Vitamin D! Not through a window, but with direct sun-to-skin interaction.
You can also get more Vitamin D by eating fatty fish, salmon, sardines, tuna cod liver oil, and even certain mushrooms. Eggs are also an excellent source of Vitamin D.
Now let’s talk about Vitamin K, which is also fat-soluble and a vital companion to Vitamin D.
Vitamin K comes from green leafy vegetables. While Vitamin D helps the body retain more calcium, Vitamin K acts like a traffic cop by directing the calcium toward the bones and keeping it from piling up in organs like the kidneys.
The recommended daily dose of Vitamin D is 800 – 1000 IU (International Units), equivalent to 25 mg (milligrams) daily.
So eat your fish, fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, caviar, beef liver, pork chops, mushrooms, and sunbathe as much as possible!
By Mad Hatter
The opinions in this article are not medical advice.
Massachusetts First 
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