INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW:

What's the deal with Covid-19 and Vitamin D??

Recent reports in the media indicate a higher risk of being hospitalized from Covid-19 if your Vitamin D levels are low:

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210121/Vitamin-D-deficiency-associated-with-higher-risk-of-COVID-19-hospitalization.aspx

So what can you do besides stripping down and running around naked outside in the sun? Well you know the answer:  EAT MORE HERRING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-foods-high-in-vitamin-d

Herring and sardines

Herring is a fish eaten around the world. It can be served raw, canned, smoked, or pickled.

This small fish is also one of the best sources of vitamin D.

Fresh Atlantic herring provides 216 IU per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving, which is 27% of the DV (8Trusted Source).

If fresh fish isn’t your thing, pickled herring is also a good source of vitamin D, providing 112 IU per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving, or 14% of the DV.

However, pickled herring also contains a high amount of sodium, which some people consume too much of (9Trusted Source).

Canned sardines are a good source of vitamin D as well — one can (3.8 ounces) contains 177 IU, or 22% of the DV (10Trusted Source).

Other types of fatty fish are also good vitamin D sources. Halibut and mackerel provide 384 IU and 360 IU per half a fillet, respectively (11Trusted Source, 12Trusted Source).

SUMMARY

Herring contains 216 IU of vitamin D per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving. Pickled herring, sardines, and other fatty fish, such as halibut and mackerel, are also good sources.