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Most American adults do not consume even small amounts of vitamin D on a daily basis. 93%1 to 100% according to some estimates. Unsurprisingly, considering these staggering statistics, many Americans live with suboptimal levels of vitamin D: 41% of American adults2 are insufficient and a huge 29%2 They are frankly deficient.