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Vitamin D plays an important role in
calcium absorption, which is important 

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for maintaining strong bones and
preventing conditions such as 

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osteoporosis, especially in older adults. 

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While sunlight is the main source of
vitamin D, many people still don't get 

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enough vitamin D from sunlight. 

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Very few foods naturally contain vitamin
D, but mushrooms are a 

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rich source of this nutrient. 

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Mushrooms contain E-gotezone, which,
under the influence of polar rays in 

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sunlight, will convert into vitamin D2. 

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Wild mushrooms contain the most vitamin
D because they are 

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exposed to natural sunlight. 

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For mushrooms sold in supermarkets, to
enhance vitamin D in mushrooms, some 

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manufacturers will expose the mushrooms
to UV rays from natural 

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sunlight or UV lamps. 

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Adding mushrooms to your diet can
provide a great source of vitamin D, 

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which helps increase calcium absorption for strong bones. 

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Eating mushrooms also helps create
lubricating fluids for joints, and adds 

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other substances that help prevent osteoarthritis.