Vitamin D is also used for treating weak bones (osteoporosis), bone pain (osteomalacia), bone loss in people with a condition called hyperparathyroidism, and an inherited disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) in which the bones are especially brittle and easily broken. It is also used for preventing falls and fractures in people at risk for osteoporosis, and preventing low calcium and bone loss (renal osteodystrophy) in people with kidney failure. (http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-vitamin%20d.aspx?activeingredientid=929)
Supplements
Taking a vitamin D supplement pill of about 600 UI every day is an easy and quick way to add a boost of this particularly important part of your health is great. You can purchase a supplement at most grocery, health and wellness stores locally.
Salmon
While some people don’t like seafood, if you do, add wild salmon at least once a week to your diet. Eating it every day would be too much (and boring meal-wise) but three times a week would be ideal.
Milk
Milk is a pretty obvious one but it doesn’t haven’t have to be just a glass. Add milk to your cereal, have some ice cream, or even a shake like Carnation Instant Breakfast will get your levels up.
Mushrooms
Surprisingly, mushrooms are chock full of vitamin D. Throwing some into whatever meal will raise your blood’s levels of the vitamin. Plus it’s a great source of protein as well.
Sunlight
Go outside and soak up some sun! Studies have shown that this is the best way to take in vitamin D as it goes through your skin cells. While you cannot soak it in with sunscreen, short basks in the sun will do just fine. (If you are going to be in the sun for a prolonged period of time, sunscreen is recommended.)
Keep your bones and skin healthy by taking the time to get your vitamin D and all the other vital vitamins.
For more information, visit: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional