식단에 비타민 D가 풍성한 음식은 관절염환자에게 대단히 중요합니다. 비타민 D는 관절연골의 형성과 파괴에 관련되어 있습니다. 비타민 D가 풍부한 음식은 정어리, 새우, D 강화 우유, 대구, 계란 등입니다.  D강화 오렌지 쥬스, 요쿠르트 등도 있습니다. 비타민 D는 음식을 통하여 충분한 양이 들어오기가 어렵습니다. 비타민 D를 영양제로 보충하는 것을 고려해 보세요.

Foods with Vitamin D - Osteoarthritis progresses more slowly in patients who have plenty of Vitamin D in their diet. In addition, this vitamin has been linked to rebuilding cartilage and preventing the breakdown of cartilage.

Foods that contain Vitamin D are: wild-caught salmon, sardines, shrimp, fortified milk, cod, and eggs. If you check food labels, you can also find Vitamin D-fortified orange juice and yogurt. Vitamin D is one nutrient that can be difficult to get through diet alone. I personally supplement with Vitamin D daily.

There is currently much discussion about whether the current U.S. recommended daily intake of Vitamin D is enough (400 IU). An August 2009 study found that 69 percent of U.S. children are lacking in Vitamin D. Some experts believe the minimum recommended intake will be increased in coming years.