Vitamin D Dilemma: New Guidelines Flip the Script on Sunshine Supplements

A recent analysis indicates that vitamin D testing and supplementation aren’t necessary for most people.
Vitamin D Dilemma: New Guidelines Flip the Script on Sunshine Supplements
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? New guidelines turn conventional wisdom on its head, offering new recommendations that could impact your decisions about vitamin D intake and testing.

Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D has become increasingly popular for its potential role in disease prevention. More than 18 percent of adults report taking vitamin D supplements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sina McCullough
Sina McCullough
Sina McCullough holds a doctorate in nutrition and a bachelor's in science in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior from UC Davis. She was director of research and development for a supplement company and taught biochemistry and bioenergetics at UC Davis.
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