Getting Enough Vitamin D

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by Golda Poretsky, HHC
http://www.bodylovewellness.com

As I mentioned last month and the month before, I was approached by Eucerin to write a few posts about Spring/Summer skin and provide some swag to a few lucky readers (and, full disclosure, myself) and I thought it might be fun to give it a go!

Most of us know how important sun protection is, but what about Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, immunity, and cardiovascular health.  So how do we take care of our skin and still get enough?

Truthfully, I’ve heard a lot of different things.  It’s true that your skin uses UVB rays to create Vitamin D, but how much sun exposure you need can depend on a lot of things.  So where do you start?

Eucerin Everyday Protection Face SPF 30 4oz

Eucerin Everyday Protection Face SPF 30 4oz (Part Of Prize Pack)

1) Get About 20 Minutes Of Sun, When You Can — Most experts say that 20 minutes or so of sun a few times a week is enough for most people to create enough Vitamin D.
2) Eat Vitamin D Rich Foods — Foods like fish, eggs, and fortified milk all contain Vitamin D, and can give you that extra boost when sun exposure isn’t enough.
3) Supplementation — My vitamin D levels tend to be really low, despite whatever sun exposure I get.  So I usually take a sublingual Vitamin D.  My favorite is from Biotics Research.

Me Wearing My Prize Pack Hat & Trying To Take A Picture Without Looking Like I'm Taking It

4) SPF Stuff Is Still Important! — Definitely use products with sunscreen or a good sunscreen on its own if you plan to be outside for long.  And, if you’re interested in some SPF swag, might I recommend the following…

 

  • Go to the Eucerin Facebook Page to take the pledge, join the movement and share tips on how you plan to keep your skin safe this summer.
  • Leave a comment below (with a valid email address) and a winner will be picked at random from the commenters on June 30th.  The winner will Everyday Protection Face SPF 30 and Body SPF 15 Lotions, Target Gift Card, Facial Spritz and Sun Hat.

Happy swagging!

Full Disclosure: I’m receiving Eucerin products (for my readers and me). The thoughts and opinions, however, that I share in this post are strictly my own and are not influenced by receipt of these products.

17 thoughts on “Getting Enough Vitamin D”

  3. I have very low Vit D levels and I’m currently taking a prescription Vit D, it’s very important to get tested and I always use sunscreen on my face. It says winner will be drawn on June 30 so I’m probably too late to enter the contest?

  5. I value my skin, and health, and hope to never get skin cancer. I feel the same for my family. Please enter me in the drawing.

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