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.
| Source | Concentration | IU (40 IU = 1 g) |
| Fish | ||
| Cod liver oil | 10 g per 5 ml | 400 IU per 5 ml |
| Salmon | 11 g per 100g | 441 IU per 100g |
| Canned sardines | 4.8 g per 100g | 193 IU per 100g |
| Milk and egg products | ||
| Almond milk | 2.5-3.6g per 250 ml | 100 – 140 IU per 250 ml |
| Egg | 1.7 g per egg | 68 IU per egg |
| Cheddar | 0.6 g per 100g | 24 IU per 100g |
| Mushrooms | ||
| Dried Shiitake | 240 g per 100 g | 9680 IU per 100g |
| Chanterelles | 20 g per 100 g | 800 IU per 100g |