D-Vitamin sources

Optimal immune function require optimal d-vitamin levels. In winter time, d-vitamin levels can easily drop below ideal levels. Supplement d-vitamin intake can therefore be helpful. Typical recommended daily intake is 400-800 international units (IU). Here are some nutrition sources of d-vitamin.

SourceConcentrationIU (40 IU = 1 μ\mug)
Fish
Cod liver oil10 μ\mug per 5 ml400 IU per 5 ml
Salmon11 μ\mug per 100g441 IU per 100g
Canned sardines 4.8 μ\mug per 100g193 IU per 100g
Milk and egg products
Almond milk2.5-3.6μ\mug per 250 ml100 – 140 IU per 250 ml
Egg1.7 μ\mug per egg68 IU per egg
Cheddar0.6 μ\mug per 100g24 IU per 100g
Mushrooms
Dried Shiitake240 μ\mug per 100 g9680 IU per 100g
Chanterelles20 μ\mug per 100 g800 IU per 100g

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