How do you make up for Vitamin D deficiency?

Question

Recently I took a test and found out that Vitamin D is insufficient in my body. Though I am not seriously deficient of Vitamin D, I am still concerned about the effects it will have on my body.I will be discussing this with my physician soon. However, I will still like to know if anyone here has tackled it and in what manner. Do you spend additional time under the Sun or do you take supplements?

mytailorisrich · Accepted Answer

Supplements may be a short term option to increase levels but there should be no need for any supplements with an adequate lifestyle.
Spending time outdoor is one aspect. Adequate diet, especially during darker months (depending on where you live) is another.
In food, vitamin D is found in oily fish, red meat, egg yolks, cheese, and, I believe, mushrooms. Not too many choices for vegans...

poormystic · Answer

Mostly the best thing is to improve your diet, paying particular attention to leafy greens such as cabbage. You also need Vitamin D made by your melanocytes using sunlight energy for some purposes but dieticians tend to believe in leafy greens and so does my doctor :) Mark

beamatronic · Answer

All of the above.