Vitamin D....How do i raise my levels

[bullitnut]

Just after a bit of advice really, i have recently had a blood test and it showed i was severely defecient in Vit D.....does anyone know of any good foods i could eat to help with this so i don't need to use supplements?

 

[Bigmac]

The Sun is a good source of Vitamin D, as for foods there is oily fish like Salmon and Mackerel, eggs are good too.
What effects does this deficiency have on you.

 

[bullitnut]

Not sure really as i got the blood test for another thing dude, i was told by my GP that a lack of it in adults could cause fatigue and general weakness...and iv'e been feeling like this a lot lately so it could be related*nl

 

[bullitnut]

I love fish so will give them a go...thanks BM

 

[Bigmac]

Yea the fish will be good for you as it's hard to get some Sun here, shame rain and wind weren't good for you.

 

[scepticsausage]

Vitamin D is oil soluble, which means you need to eat fat to absorb it. It is naturally found mainly in fish oils, fatty fish, and to a lesser extent in beef liver, cheese, egg yolks, and certain mushrooms. Boots do a very cheap good supplement too.

 

[bullitnut]

Thank you despite not wanting to use supplements, i have in fact started using a small dose supplement bought from Boots in addition to the nutritional advice so i will let you know how i go when i have a follow up blood test in a few months.

 

[Boberto]

Plenty of eggs and fish , nuts for diet . I also take a one a day vitamin d soft gel I found on Amazon.
Vit D is hard to absorb via diet alone the recommended levels. There's a huge % of people in UK deficient due to the lack of sunshine here!
You may also want to try one sun bed per month in winter for 5 mins. Gives you a good vitamin D boost.

 

[bullitnut]

Thanks so much for the advice Boberto, your right about a lot of the population being deficient Damn weather lol. I wouldn't be too bothered if i was just deficient but my results stated i was severely deficient which i think i should address if possible.The sunbed idea sounds like a good plan thanks.

 

[Bigmac]

How are you getting on with your vitamin D intake?

 

[bullitnut]

Not really sure BM to be honest......I have got to have a blood test today at my GP so I will let you know ASAP.......I'm hoping things have improved dude, Ive been taking the food advice on here and a supplement so I think I should have improved my levels.
Thanks for asking.

 

[Bigmac]

Hope it goes well at the doctors and your levels have improved.

 

[dia24]

Vitamin E foods are as follows:-

1.Boil Egg if don't have diabetes problems.
2. Oats
3. Chestnuts
4. Tomato
5. Carrots

 

[andyroth]

The sun is the best source for consume Vitamin D. Daily sit for an hour in sun and you will get enough vitamin D you need.

 

[Samira]

Eat foods with vitamin D and spend some time in sun. It's much better than supplements.

 

[Guest]

Foods with highest levels of Vitamin D include salmon, sardines, shrimp, fortified milk and eggs.

 

[Rahul123]

Sunlight is best for the body to make vitamin D. Also other common options involves salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna, and eel etc.