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In the past year, much attention has been brought to vitamin D in light of the pandemic with some research emerging that vitamin D might help safeguard people from severe cases of COVID-19. But beyond its potential protective role in the ongoing war against coronavirus, vitamin D is also a boon for overall immune health. So how can you make sure you’re getting enough of this essential nutrient? Vegans or those who are predominantly plant-based, in particular, need to pay close attention to their diet to make sure they’re getting enough vitamin D. “Vitamin D is one of the fat-soluble vitamins (along with vitamin A, E, and K) that is naturally present in a handful of foods, fortified into other foods, or available in supplement form,” says Mackenzie Burgess, R.D., nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices. “For the average adult, you should be getting 600 IU or 15 mcg/day to hit the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA),” she adds, noting that it’s also possi

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