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Some of this really depends on where you live, how well you reapply sunscreen, and things like this. I wound up at the doctor a couple years ago and my levels

Some of this really depends on where you live, how well you reapply sunscreen, and things like this. I wound up at the doctor a couple years ago and my levels were really low. For some background, I'm from Indiana and moved to Norway. I got levels up, and was instructed to supplement from September through May. During the summer, I was told I could go outside for a minimum of 15 minutes a day so long as I had enough exposed skin - more than just my face. During the winter, there simply isn't enough sun. Folks in other locations get different advice. It might change where you are at and with your current activity levels. Surfing may or may not give your skin enough exposure to the sun, depending on your suit. I'd suggest simply going to the doctor and getting levels tested if it worries you.

3pt14159 6y ago
Try to eat salmon every other day during the winter months. There are other foods, but not that many. Personally, I love salmon, but if you hate fish then milk and eggs is really the only other option unless you want to supplement daily. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110 http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110
- wincy 6y ago
  Does it matter if the salmon is canned? Right before the lockdown my wife bought something like 50 cans of wild caught canned salmon from Costco and I'd love a good reason to convince my family to eat it all now. Sounds like salmon patties of egg + salmon fried up might be a vitamin D superfood.
  - copperx 6y ago
    I would love to have that much salmon! With the high price per can, it sounds like she spent a fortune. I've looked it up and it seems like canned salmon has the same amount of vitamin D.
  - hrez 6y ago
    It has a non-zero Vit-D but watch out for mercury.
- Broken_Hippo 6y ago
  Seriously, I'll just follow the doctor's advice, thanks. Changing from supplements is seriously not worth the health risks for me (I found out since then that I have MS, and it is important not to get low). I'm in Norway, and fish is everywhere. I do eat it, but am mostly vegetarian. I do eat eggs and dairy quite often. It isn't enough: And it isn't just me, but many Norwegians have to take a supplement even though people will teach kids to eat plenty of fish for health reasons. Heck, as an immigrant, we were advised to take supplements during the winter since daylight is not only short in duration but also in intensity - I just didn't follow it at first. I'm lucky to be living in a time when I can take chewable tablets - cod liver oil is more traditional.

3pt14159 6y ago

Try to eat salmon every other day during the winter months. There are other foods, but not that many. Personally, I love salmon, but if you hate fish then milk and eggs is really the only other option unless you want to supplement daily. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110 http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110

wincy 6y ago
Does it matter if the salmon is canned? Right before the lockdown my wife bought something like 50 cans of wild caught canned salmon from Costco and I'd love a good reason to convince my family to eat it all now. Sounds like salmon patties of egg + salmon fried up might be a vitamin D superfood.
- copperx 6y ago
  I would love to have that much salmon! With the high price per can, it sounds like she spent a fortune. I've looked it up and it seems like canned salmon has the same amount of vitamin D.
- hrez 6y ago
  It has a non-zero Vit-D but watch out for mercury.
Broken_Hippo 6y ago
Seriously, I'll just follow the doctor's advice, thanks. Changing from supplements is seriously not worth the health risks for me (I found out since then that I have MS, and it is important not to get low). I'm in Norway, and fish is everywhere. I do eat it, but am mostly vegetarian. I do eat eggs and dairy quite often. It isn't enough: And it isn't just me, but many Norwegians have to take a supplement even though people will teach kids to eat plenty of fish for health reasons. Heck, as an immigrant, we were advised to take supplements during the winter since daylight is not only short in duration but also in intensity - I just didn't follow it at first. I'm lucky to be living in a time when I can take chewable tablets - cod liver oil is more traditional.