Vitamin D Supports Kids Healthy Immunity
Vitamin D Supports Kids Healthy Immunity
Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fats and oils. They are abundant in high fat foods and are more easily absorbed into the bloodstream when they are eaten with fat. Examples of healthy dietary fat includes cheese, eggs, fatty fish, nuts, avocados, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil and full-fat yoghurt.
Health Benefits of Vitamin D For Healthy Children
This vitamin has multiple roles in the body including supporting the health of the immune system to protect against illness and disease (especially auto-immune conditions). Vitamin D maintains the health of growing bones and teeth by aiding the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It supports lung function and the cardiovascular system plus vital anti-inflammatory properties crucial for general wellbeing.
Food High in Vitamin D for children's Natural Health
This list of foods are the highest in vitamin D.
- âś… Eggs
- âś… Mushrooms
- âś… Oysters
- âś… Fish
- âś… Cod liver oil
- âś… Sunlight on the skin is needed to make vitamin D
You get approximately 80% of your vitamin D levels this way. (be careful, too much sun can lead to sunburn, skin damage and even skin cancer).
Children's Deficiency Signs of Vitamin D
These are common signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.
- âś… Rickets
- âś… Delayed motor development
- âś… Muscle weakness
- âś… Aches and pains
- âś… Fractures
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