What is Vitamin D?

In short

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Your body can make it in the skin with the help of sunlight.

What does the body need it for?

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and the normal function of the immune system.

Where is it found?

• Salmon (100 g)10 µg
• Herring (100 g)15 µg

How much is good?

NRV (EU reference value)

5 µg

Too much

Safe upper limit (EFSA)

100 µg

Maximum per daily dose (BfR)

20 µg

Too much vitamin D over time can raise blood calcium levels and damage the kidneys. EFSA sets a tolerable upper intake level for adults of 100 µg daily from food and supplements combined.

Other names

Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3, Calciferol, Ergocalciferol, Vitamina D

Source

EU Regulation 432/2012; EFSA 2023