Mushrooms contain ergosterol, a "pro-vitamin" that is converted into vitamin D by exposure to sunlight, similar to the process that takes place in humans. If mushrooms are grown while exposed to UV lamps, they are labeled "UV-treated" or "high in vitamin D" and contain 400 IU of the nutrient per 3 ounces.

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