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by wannabag 2098 days ago
In Sweden, by law, some milk and milk derived products have to be enriched with vitamin D[1]. This targets products that are common in the diet of Swedes.

Additionally, vitamin D in oil is literally handed over to parents for children up to 2 years. It is recommended to continue with supplements beyond that.[2] The recommendations are based on age groups, diet habits (including the above mentioned milk products) and sun exposure.

It's worth mentioning that this is the case since before COVID was even a thing. Vitamin D deficiency is recognized as a general health issue for its known relation to various sickness.

[1] in Swedish: https://www.livsmedelsforetagen.se/nya-obligatoriska-regler-...

[2] also in Swedish: https://www.livsmedelsverket.se/livsmedel-och-innehall/narin...

1 comments

Didn't Sweden also ban fluoridation of their water supply? It was argued that it is forced medication that infringes upon personal liberty.