Vitamin D
When the days get shorter and the sun doesn’t make much of an appearance, it’s easy for our bodies to lack vitamin D. One of the most important vitamins for our bodies, vitamin D helps support the immune system and promotes healthy bones, teeth and muscles. A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to a loss in bone density, putting your bones at a higher risk of fractures. Deficiency also has links to other medical conditions as the immune system weakens.
Vitamin D health supplements come in a variety of forms, including capsules, liquids, tablets and sprays. They’re easily added to your daily routine and will increase the amount of vitamin D your body absorbs.
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What happens when your vitamin D level is too low?
Low levels of vitamin D can cause bone pain as the vitamin helps to absorb calcium for bone health. Without enough vitamin D in the blood, conditions such as heart disease may arise, as well as issues with the immune system.
Is it good to take vitamin D supplements every day?
Public Health England recommends for people to take 10 micrograms of vitamin D supplement daily, from the end of September to early April (as sunlight hours during this time are low). This is to ensure healthy bone growth and muscle health. However, any more than the recommended amount can have negative effects like nausea and weakness — this is a result of too much calcium in the blood.
Do I need vitamin D supplements?
There are many signs and symptoms you may be lacking in vitamin D and need a health supplement. Lacking the essential vitamin will cause you to fall ill often because your immune system isn’t in optimal shape. You may also feel tired and experience low mood, or have back/joint pain. Taking a supplement may help ease these symptoms.