Vitamin D

Has low levels of Vitamin D been linked to depression? Find out how this important vitamin affects your mental health. Ever noticed how much happier you feel when you’ve been outside in the sunshine? Vitamin D3 is produced by our bodies when we get enough of the sun’s UVB rays on our skin. But that isn’t the only link between sunlight, Vitamin D, and mood. Research into Vitamin D and...

In 2016, Public Health England (PHE) published new guidelines on recommended Vitamin D intake. Here’s what you need to know about the best Vitamin D advice. PHE states that adults (and children aged 12+ months) should take 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D every day. 10...

Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, immune system, and general health. 90% of our Vitamin D levels are made when our bodies get enough sunlight. Maximise your chances of getting enough by understanding how it works. Is your body getting enough sunlight? Where you...

Everyone needs enough Vitamin D. But before you supplement your diet with this important vitamin, make sure you know the difference between Vitamin D2 and D3. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and immune system function. The trouble with Vitamin D is that our...

Is it possible to have too much Vitamin D? We all need enough Vitamin D, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. It’s almost impossible to get too much Vitamin D from your diet or from sunlight. Food sources can...