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Vitamin D Source
Hi All,
May I know that what is the best source for vitamin D (Except medicines).
Further, Like to know that best time to get sunlight for Vitamin D.
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Cod liver oil is most potent source of vitamin D and has 1,300 IU vitamin D per tablet/tablespoon.
Fatty fish (tuna, salmon)
Fortified milk , cereal, and foods including eggs
To maintain healthy blood levels, aim to get 10–30 minutes of sunlight,between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. is ideal.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Best source of vitamin D is Sunlight
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best time is 7am to 9am
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Within one hour of sunrise is ideal time as it doesn't have harmful rays.
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Dr. Apoorv
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Saharsa
Sunlight exposure early morning
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
50 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Morning exposure of 45 mins at sunrise time ,
It is oil soluble vitamin so all oils and fats, best being fish oil
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