Reports following a recent physical exam indicate that President Barack Obama takes a daily vitamin D supplement to treat a “mild deficiency,” according to Reuters.

The President’s physician also says that Obama is in great shape, has given up cigarettes, eats healthy, exercises daily, and drinks infrequently and only in moderation.

“The president’s overall health is excellent. All clinical data indicates that the president is currently healthy and that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency,” the report from the President’s physician said.

The Vitamin D Council, a nonprofit organization working to educate the public on vitamin D, sun exposure and health, recommends taking vitamin D supplements on days that you don’t get enough sun exposure.

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