Power-packed foods to increase your vitamin D levels

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Fatty Fish

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Egg Yolks

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Fortified Milk & Plant-Based Milk

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Mushrooms

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Fortified Cereals

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