Potential benefits and source limitations of higher vitamin D intake

THE CONTEXT

The passage describes growing evidence for benefits of higher vitamin D status beyond established reference intakes.

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Higher vitamin D status has growing evidence of protection against various cancers, including prostate and colorectal cancer.

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The passage also describes protection against prediabetes and metabolic syndrome.

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Desirable intakes may be considerably above current reference intakes and could not be met from unfortified foods.

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Increased sunlight exposure could meet the need, but it carries a risk of developing skin cancer.

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