By Copywriter Alisa Reale
When it comes to your body getting enough of this vital nutrient, just 15 minutes soaking up the sun (without sunscreen) every day will increase your vitamin D production. And, on days when the sun isn’t shining, one serving of Reliv Now® or Reliv Classic® contains 400 IU, which is 100% of your recommended daily value. One scoop daily of Reliv Now® for Kids contains 50% of the recommended daily value for children.
In other words, vitamin D and Reliv go hand in hand for your overall health.
Putting it in Perspective
Twenty to thirty minutes of sun exposure each day produces approximately 10,000 IU of vitamin D in the skin. Kids and those with darker skin will need more sun than this. In comparison, drinking 6-8 ounces of pasteurized milk gives your body only 100 IU.
Vitamin D has moved to the “A” list of nutrients your body needs. Yet most of us still don’t get enough.
It’s that time of year when the air turns crisp and the leaves turn golden. But it also means the days are getting shorter with less sunlight — which can leave you lacking in the “sunshine” vitamin, vitamin D. 
During childhood, optimal nutrition is critical to proper growth and development. Unfortunately, many children today don’t receive adequate amounts of key vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. Experts have identified the following vitamins and minerals as especially vital for promoting a child’s long-term health: 
