[12] [1] Certain groups should take supplements year-round, including: People with dark skin (African, African-Caribbean, or South Asian backgrounds) Those who are housebound or have limited sun exposure Residents of care homes People who cover their skin for cultural or religious reasons Pregnant and breastfeeding women Children aged 1-4 years (10 micrograms daily) Exclusively breastfed infants (8.5-10 micrograms daily, unless consuming more than 500ml of infant formula daily) Dietary sources of vitamin D include oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), egg yolks, fortified foods (breakfast cereals, spreads), and red meat, though it is difficult to obtain sufficient amounts from diet alone
The powder forms are typically most effective but require adequate water intake
Clinically overt disorders are considered only the tip of the autoimmune iceberg, since latent forms are much more frequent (34d)
Reduced risk of chronic diseases: By shedding pounds and improving your health, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing obesity-related diseases like stroke, joint pain, and certain cancers
However, the analysis cannot determine precisely when any protective effect begins or establish causality
