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:: Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin D
The RDA for this vitamin is rather low because
your body is capable of making it with the help
of sunlight. Vitamin D fortifies the bones
and plays supporting roles in the maintenance
of your brain, pancreas, skin,
muscles, reproductive organs and
immune system. People between ages 19 and
24 need 10 mg every day and those 25 and older
need 5 mg. If you spend enough time in the sun,
you may not need any supplement. But if you're
stuck inside that little cubby of an office for
80 or more hours a week and rarely emerge from
your batcave on the weekend, you may want to look
into getting some extra vitamin D.
 
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