Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Small amounts of vitamin D can be obtained through food (about 5–10 per cent). However, it is difficult to obtain enough vitamin D from diet alone.
Government advice is that everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter as a minimum.
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You may be at greater risk of vitamin D deficiency if you:
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Have naturally very dark skin – this is because the pigment (melanin) in dark skin can partially block UV radiation from being absorbed;
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Avoid the sun;
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Spend a long time indoors and have limited sun exposure (such as nightshift workers, or those who are housebound or in residential care);
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Wear a covering to conceal your body (such as for religious or cultural reasons);
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Are obese;
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Have a disability or condition that affects vitamin D metabolism – such as end stage liver disease, kidney (renal) disease or fat malabsorption syndromes (such as cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease);
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Take medication that affects vitamin D absorption;​
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If you are at risk of vitamin D deficiency you should seek advice from your GP.
Vitamin D 25 mcg (1000 iu)
Help strengthen bones, the immunue system and general health with this effective supplement.
High Strength Vitamin D (4000 iu)
This high strength Vitamin D supplement provides 4000iu of D3 and 100mcg of K2 vitamin. Each bottle contains 120 tablets that will last for 4 months.
Vitamin D Oral Spray (1000 iu)
Delivering 1000IU per spray, D1000 provides an effective maintenance dosage for adults and teenagers..
Vitamin D Oral Spray (3000 iu)
D3000 Vitamin Oral Spray provides the optimal dosage of Vitamin D in a single daily spray.
Key Information
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Vitamin D is a hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood. It is needed for strong bones, muscles and overall health.​
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Government advice is that everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter.
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A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.
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The body can only absorb a limited amount of vitamin D at a time. Spending extra time in the sun won’t increase vitamin D levels – but may increase your risk of skin cancer.
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Food sources include, fatty fish (such as salmon), eggs, margarine and some milks have added vitamin D as well as some cereals have added vitamin D.​
Benefits
Getting enough vitamin D may:
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Help strengthen your bones;
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Support the immune system;
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Improve oral health;
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Help prevent high blood pressure;
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Strengthen muscles;
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Support weight loss;
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Help reduce the risk of certain cancers;
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Help with depression;
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Help prevent Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Signs of Deficiency
The following symptoms may signal you’re not getting enough vitamin D:
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Frequent illness or infections
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Fatigue and tiredness
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Bone and back pain
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Depression
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Impaired wound healing
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Bone loss
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Hair loss
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Muscle pain
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Weight gain
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Anxiety
Dosage
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The Department of Health and Social Care recommends that adults and children over 4 take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout the year if they are not often outdoors – for example, if they're frail or housebound, are in an institution like a care home or usually wear clothes that cover up most of their skin when outdoors
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Children from the age of 1 year and adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. This includes pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
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