Vitamin D: A Quick Guide
GuideWith the new nutrition label regulations in the United States, we’re looking at big changes in vitamin D labeling—including mandatory nutrition labeling and a doubling of the recommended or declared Daily Value. Although Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine vitamin”, can be produced in the skin with sufficient sun exposure, Americans are struggling to get enough of it. Read on to learn how much vitamin D we actually need, the best food sources, and which labeling changes impact this nutrient of concern.