But this isn't the whole story—our food choices aren't pulling their weight either, thanks in part to a limited list of foods that actually provide vitamin D in significant quantities.

Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is ...

In the United States, current guidelines suggest that consuming 400–800 International Units (IU), or 10–20 micrograms (mcg), of vitamin D should meet the needs of 97%–98% of all healthy people.

If you’ve discovered you have a deficiency in vitamin D, you’re not alone. It’s particularly common among: people who get limited sun exposure people with dark skin people over 65 years old ...

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin D varies by person. However, most adults should get 600 international units (IU) daily, while adults 70 and up should have 800 IU of the nutrient ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Many vitamins are produced in chemical factories, often synthetically, but researchers have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2 ...

Specifically, consuming 2,000 IU (international units) a day of supplemental vitamin D3 without calcium over the course of more than five years did not reduce total fractures, hip, wrist or pelvic ...

IU football’s season is complete and the roster overhaul is moving full steam ahead. Below we take a position-by-position look at which players are out of eligibility, who is eligible to return, ...

BLOOMINGTON — IU basketball closed out a 77-68 win over Winthrop after some tense moments down the stretch. The Hoosiers (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) didn't allow any points over the final 3:16 of the ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Many vitamins are produced in chemical factories, often synthetically, but researchers have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2 ...

Many people fill in nutritional gaps by finding supplements that fill their specific vitamin needs. While this works, it can be great to add some foods high in vitamins and minerals to your diet ...