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Vitamin D

Low vitamin D levels can affect cognitive function due to the presence of vitamin D receptors in areas of the brain responsible for mood and behavior, including the development of depression.  An average adult needs about 600 to 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day.  For reference, a serving of salmon contains around 400 IU.  However, there are very few foods that naturally contain enough vitamin D to get your daily dose.


 In fact, the most common way to get it is through sunlight, since the skin produces vitamin D in response to UV rays.  You should be exposed to the sun for about 15 minutes between 10 am and 4 pm.  El. and 3 p.m.  m., three times a week, to get enough vitamin D.


 Some foods that help the production of Vitamin D are fatty fish, such as salmon, trout, tuna and mackerel, as well as cod liver oil, they are among the best sources of vitamin D. Of course the best beef liver, egg yolk and cheese.  Contains small amounts of vitamin D. Mushrooms provide vitamin D.


 To keep in mind, the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D is 400 international units (international units) for children under 12 months of age, 600 international units for people from 1 to 70 years of age, and 800 international units for people over 70 years of age in general.  Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding also need 600 IU of vitamin D daily, as recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board.

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 In summary, time in the sun is vital and we must be careful that Vitamin D deficiency can affect cognitive function and brain health.  It is necessary to include in our diet foods that help the production of this vitamin.



Los niveles bajos de vitamina D pueden afectar la función cognitiva debido a la presencia de receptores de vitamina D en áreas del cerebro responsables del estado de ánimo y el comportamiento, incluido el desarrollo de la depresión. Un adulto promedio necesita alrededor de 600 a 800 unidades internacionales (UI) de vitamina D por día. Como referencia, una porción de salmón contiene alrededor de 400 UI. Sin embargo, hay muy pocos alimentos que naturalmente contengan suficiente vitamina D para obtener su dosis diaria.

De hecho, la forma más común de obtenerla es a través de la luz solar, ya que la piel produce vitamina D en respuesta a los rayos UV. Debe exponerse al sol durante unos 15 minutos entre las 10 am y las 4 pm. El. y 3 p. m., tres veces a la semana, para obtener suficiente vitamina D.

Algunos alimentos que ayudan a la produccion de Vitamina D son los pescados grasos, como el salmón, la trucha, el atún y la caballa, así como el aceite de hígado de bacalao, se encuentran entre las mejores fuentes de vitamina D. Por supuesto el mejor hígado de res, yema de huevo y queso. Contiene pequeñas cantidades de vitamina D. Los champiñones aportan vitamina D.

A tener en cuenta, la cantidad diaria recomendada de vitamina D es de 400 unidades internacionales (unidades internacionales) para niños menores de 12 meses, 600 unidades internacionales para personas de 1 a 70 años y 800 unidades internacionales para personas mayores de 70 años en general. Las mujeres que están embarazadas o amamantando también necesitan 600 UI de vitamina D al día, según lo recomendado por la Junta de Alimentos y Nutrición.


En resumen, el tiempo en el sol es vital y debemos tener cuidado con la deficiencia de Vitamina D  puede afectar la función cognitiva y la salud del cerebro. Es necesario incluir en nuestra dieta aliementos que ayuden la produccion de dicha vitamina.

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