Vitamin D

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 mcg is 400 iu. Since our bodies rely on UVB rays from sunlight to produce Vitamin D, you might need to take a supplement to...

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...