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If you’re like me living in a place where the sun doesn’t always show up (hello, Chicago), winter can take a real toll.Between shorter days, freezing temps, and staying indoors more, it’s easy to fall short on sunlight. In fact, when we polled our active users, over 70% said they get little to no daily sun exposure this time of year. If that sounds familiar, you may not be getting enough vitamin D.Here’s why that matters: vitamin D plays a key role in helping your body absorb calcium for strong bones, and it also supports immune function and mood. Research even suggests a link between low vitamin D levels and symptoms of depression.¹And while sunlight is a natural source, it’s not always reliable—especially in winter, and especially through windows (which block the UVB rays needed for vitamin D production).²That’s a big reason I added Daily Bite to my routine. It includes vitamin D2 from sustainably grown fungi, vitamin K to aid calcium absorption, along with nutrients like zinc, beta-glucan, and probiotics to support immune health, something I’ve been prioritizing to get through the season feeling my best.If winter’s been hitting you the same way, this might be worth adding to your daily routine.
Stay well,Andrew HarmanDirector of Marketing, GEM¹ Akpınar, Ş., & Karadağ, M. G. (2022). Is Vitamin D Important in Anxiety or Depression? What Is the Truth? Current Nutrition Reports, 11(4), 675–681.² https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/ (edited)
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