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Vitamin D Levels In Mushrooms Increase With UV Light Exposure
medindia 8870 Posts Australian researchers have found that exposing mushrooms to UV light can make them a major source of vitamin D. Mushrooms contain a high level of the ingredient ergosterol, needed for vitamin D. ...Read More
Posted on : Wednesday, May 6, 2009 12:00 AM

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Vitamin D deficiency is pandemic even in countries that get a lot of sun because we have all been taught that the sun is bad for us! They are also offering a free supply of vitamin D for children. Asians living in the UK are particularly at risk.

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vitamin D plays an important role in building bone health. a daily intake of vitamin D is need for your body to help build better bone.

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There are many fruits and vegetables high in B group vitamins Mushrooms are the ONLY vegetable or fruit source of vitamin D. Destroying their B vitamins is hardly a sacrifice. Imagine the amount of people who would benefit from eating mushrooms.
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