Do vegans need to supplement D3?
The best way vegans can ensure they’re getting enough vitamin D is to have their blood levels tested. Those unable to get enough from fortified foods and sunshine should consider taking a daily vitamin D2 or vegan vitamin D3 supplement.
How much vitamin D3 should a vegan take daily?
According to the National Institutes of Health, the vitamin D recommended daily intake (RDA) for adults is 600-800 IU per day, “but for vegans, I would go for the max recommended dose of 800 IU,” says E. P. Diamandis, MD, Ph.
Do vegans suffer from vitamin D deficiency?
Background: Vegans and other vegetarians who limit their intake of animal products may be at greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than nonvegetarians, because foods providing the highest amount of vitamin D per gram naturally are all from animal sources, and fortification with vitamin D currently occurs in few foods.
Should Vegans take vitamin D or D3?
Considerations for vegans
Vitamin D2 is always suitable for vegans, but vitamin D3 can be derived from an animal source (such as sheep’s wool) or lichen (a vegan-friendly source).
How much vitamin D3 should I take daily?
The Vitamin D Council recommends that healthy adults take 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily — more if they get little or no sun exposure. There’s evidence that people with a lot of body fat need more vitamin D than lean people.