Vitamin D

Find out all about vitamin D, including what it does, how much you need, where to find it, and who might need to supplement their diet Overview of vitamin D What is vitamin D and what does it do? Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin, as we get roughly 90% of our intake by exposing our skin to sunlight. In autumn and winter, the sun isn’t strong enough...

Vitamin D within your body is actually a hormone, not a vitamin. Confused? Don’t be. Here’s the low-down on Vitamin D. When your body receives Vitamin D (from sunlight, food, or supplements), it turns the Vitamin D into a hormone. This hormone is called activated...

Vitamin D absorbs calcium, supporting bone and teeth health and cell growth Why is Vitamin D important for health? You might know about the link between Vitamin D deficiency and rickets (which is called osteomalacia in adults). Rickets is a condition which affects the bones....

Vitamin D is important for a host of health functions, from strong bones to a robust immune system. Use these strategies to get more Vitamin D into your day. Before breakfast If the sun is up before you go to work, get outside. Sit in a sunny...

It doesn’t take much to be at risk of low levels of Vitamin D. Assess your lifestyle factors and find out what you can do to boost your Vitamin D. 90% of the Vitamin D your body needs every day doesn’t come from the food you...

We all need vitamin D in order to have health bones. It controls the amount of calcium and phosphate in our blood. Our bodies can only get a small amount of vitamin D from the foods we eat, so our skin needs exposure to sunlight...

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Stay fit, strong, and healthy in your 60s and 70s by paying close attention to Vitamin D every day. As we get older, our need for Vitamin D increases. This is partly because of health risks associated with ageing. It is also due to our...

Women have varying needs for Vitamin D at different stages of life: from pregnancy through to the menopause. Why do women need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps to maintain calcium and phosphorous levels in the body, which are important in keeping bones and teeth healthy....

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...