Vitamin D2 is in the family of D vitamins. These vitamins are essential for so many reasons. Vitamin D2 is in a group of fat soluble prohormones. This means that it is acts like a hormone. We absorb D vitamins from food and sun exposure. Vitamin D2 has so many functions within the body. This vitamin helps to promote healthy skin and strong bones. In addition it helps to increase how much calcium the body is actually able to absorb.
Sunlight
Vitamin D, D2, and D3 can all be obtained just by getting some sun light each and every day. It is important to get about 20 minutes of sunshine per day in order to absorb what is needed. You don’t need to bake in the sun in order to get what your body needs, but you do need to get some sun light exposure. Moderation is important because you do need sun, but you don’t need too much sun. Too much sun can increase your chance of developing skin cancer.
Salmon
Salmon is a major source of vitamin D2 and other D vitamins. Broiling or lightly baking salmon is one way to ensure that high levels of vitamin D2 stay in tact. Sometimes over backing cooking salmon on a grill will destroy many essential nutrients. Salmon is often called an anti-aging food because it contains so many nutrients that help to prevent inflammation and protect cells such as omega 3 fats, vitamin A and D vitamins.
Raw Cows Milk
You will find a great deal of vitamin D2 in Raw Cows Milk. Many essential vitamins are destroyed when you buy store bought cows milk, however you can get the highest levels of vitamin D2 by buying raw cows milk. Raw cows milk is generally very safe when it is purchased from a clean local dairy. Raw cows milk also contains many other essential vitamins, enzymes and white blood cells. White blood cells are fighter cells that destroy pathenogens and viruses within the human body. Breast milk also contains high levels of white blood cells.
Eggs
Eggs are another great source of vitamin D2. Eating an egg per day can improve your health greatly because eggs also contain protein and other top quality nutrients needed by the body. Vitamin D2 is actually found in the egg yolk, but the eggs whites contain other key nutrients so it is best to eat both. You can scramble your eggs or eat the yolk also if you like hard boiled eggs.
Cod liver oil is loaded with D vitamins and omega 3 fats along with other vital nutrients. Cod liver oil can be purchased on line or at your local health food stores. It is important to keep cod liver oil in the refrigerator in order to maintain freshness and the quality of the vitamins contained in the oil. Most people like to supplement with cod liver oil during the winter months because of less sun exposure.
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Vitamin D2 Sources
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/23/vitamin-d-deficiency-part-one.aspx
Vitamin D2
http://www.mongabay.com/health/medications/Vitamin_D2.html
D Vitamin Family
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/vitamin-d2-vs-d3-vs-sunlight-1087598.html
Office of Dietary Supplements
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp
