8. Vitamin D
As you probably know, the two main types of D vitamins are D2 and D3. The last one is the type your body produces when sunlight hits your skin, and it’s the form that boosts your blood levels more readily. The other, vitamin D2 is made by plants, and your body doesn’t seem to absorb it as efficiently.
“Vitamin D3 supplements are typically higher quality as well, so it’s the one you should take if you have a deficiency,” says Mirna Sharafeddine, co-founder of Naughty Nutrition. “Make sure to monitor your levels, as vitamin D is fat-soluble and too much of it can build up in the body and become dangerous. If you are vegan, it may be harder for you to find vitamin D3.”
