Most vitamin A is obtained through the diet via food sources …show more content…
However, not many know that mushrooms that have been exposed to sunlight can be an excellent way of obtaining Vitamin D. Research conducted by the Boston University School of Medicine discovered that eating mushrooms could not only maintain but also increase your vitamin D levels at the same time doing so in a healthy way via the consumption of healthier food choices. (BUSM) Vitamin D helps fight off infectious diseases and in many cases can decrease the risk of cancer, depression, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and even diabetes, as explained by BUSM. A study published by The Journal of Nurse Practitioners also showed similar results where it was seen that Vitamin D not only provides beneficial developmental components, but also aids in decreasing risk of cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease