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Boost Vitamin D: Sun Exposure and Daily Intake Tips

7/1/2025

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Bask in the sun for 5-30 minutes several times a week to boost your vitamin D levels, especially between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Your skin tone, age, and location play a role in how much vitamin D you produce. Women aged 30-70 should aim for 600 IU daily, rising to 800 IU after 70, with supplements and fortified foods as helpful allies.

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Bask in the sun for 5-30 minutes several times a week to boost your vitamin D levels, especially between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Your skin tone, age, and location play a role in how much vitamin D you produce. Women aged 30-70 should aim for 600 IU daily, rising to 800 IU after 70, with supplements and fortified foods as helpful allies.