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This allows melatonin to be
produced as if it were completely
dark, helping you sleep better
(41, 42).

According to data from 20052006, about 41.6% of the US
population is deficient in this
critical vitamin (43).

11. Take Vitamin D3 if You
Don’t Get Much Sun

If adequate sun exposure is not
an option for you, then
supplementing with vitamin
Dhas been shown to have
numerous benefits for health.

Back in the day, most people got
their vitamin D from the sun.
The problem is that most people
don’t get much sun these days.
They either live where there is no
sun, or they stay inside most of
the day or use sunscreen when
they go out.

12. Eat Vegetables and Fruits

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This includes improved bone
health, increased strength,
reduced symptoms of depression
and a lower risk of cancer, to
name a few. Vitamin D may also
help you live longer
(44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50).