
Helps maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, which strengthen bones. Helps form teeth and bones. Supplements can reduce the number of non-spinal fractures
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Vitamin
CALCIFEROL (vitamin D)
CALCIFEROL (vitamin D)
Recommended amount
31–70: 15 mcg (600 IU) 71+: 20 mcg (800 IU)
31–70: 15 mcg (600 IU) 71+: 20 mcg (800 IU)
Upper limit
50 mcg (2,000 IU)
50 mcg (2,000 IU)
Good food sources
Fortified milk or margarine, fortified cereals, fatty fish
Fortified milk or margarine, fortified cereals, fatty fish
Additional note
Many people don't get enough of this nutrient. While the body uses sunlight to make vitamin D, it cannot make enough if you live in northern climates or don't spend much time in the sun.
Many people don't get enough of this nutrient. While the body uses sunlight to make vitamin D, it cannot make enough if you live in northern climates or don't spend much time in the sun.
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Vitamin
Vitamin
Credit
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins