Vitamin D can make us happy, healthy, and thriving. Spending time outdoors in the fresh air and getting a healthy dose of vitamin D is essential for our health and wellbeing.
Supplements during times of need can be helpful but may not be the best solution on an ongoing basis. Vitamin D, when taken in supplement form, significantly reduces magnesium stores which is essential for optimal health. So it is important to make sure you are getting adequate magnesium in your diet as well as supplementing since magnesium is highly deficient in our foods.
Vitamin D is a powerful hormone and should not be taken without caution. Try as much as possible to get your vitamin D from natural light for at least 15 minutes, depending on your skin color. If you have darker skin your body produces more melanin which requires you to spend more time in the sun.
You can also get Vitamin D through your diet in foods like salmon, sardines, cod liver oil, oysters, pastured egg yolks, and mushrooms.
Enjoy the beautiful gift of the sun and spread your sunshine with the world.
Xo
Jessica Rose