Vitamin D

Are you feeling more tired than normal at the moment? Maybe your aches and pains seem worse now you’re not getting your full quota of vitamin D from the sun’s rays? If this is the case, your instinct may be to get a vitamin D test. If we follow the trends identified in studies, one in five people in the UK could have low vitamin D levels1 . It’s a...

Now that the weather’s changing and the sun’s going to be shining less each day, are you thinking about taking Vitamin D supplements through the winter? We all need Vitamin D to help our body absorb calcium and phosphate, which can help keep our bones,...

The main function of Vitamin D in the human body is to regulate our calcium and phosphate levels. If we have good levels of these, then it helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. If we don’t get enough Vitamin D, then this can...

Just like adults, babies and children also need their quota of Vitamin D every day to help them to stay healthy. Also known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is essential for making sure our bones, teeth and muscles are healthy as they develop and...

Oh, Vitamin D, where would we be without you! The ‘sunshine vitamin’ is important to keep our body happy and healthy. From maintaining normal bones to supporting normal function of you immune system , vitamin D is one vitamin we can’t go without. As we’re spending...

Are you getting enough Vitamin D every day? In fact, thinking about it, how much is ‘enough?’ Before we delve deeper into the ins and outs of Vitamin D, let’s just spend a minute or two focusing on what it is, the main sources of Vitamin...

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, then you may find that you need to top up your intake of certain vitamins and minerals to make sure you are still benefiting from a healthy, balanced diet. Vital vitamins and supplements for non-meat eaters: Vitamin B12 plays a...

As we’re spending more time in our homes, a daily dose of Vitamin D has never been more important to help you and your family stay well. During the lockdown, the NHS recommends everyone to consider taking a daily dose of 10 micrograms of vitamin...

Vitamin D can help maintain your immune system and support strong bones, but did you know it's actually a hormone rather than a vitamin? Confused? Don’t be. Here’s all you need to know about the Sunshine Vitamin.  As we’re spending more time in our homes,...

If you're concerned about how to keep your diet as healthy as it can be, use our guide to stay healthy while staying at home. Your diet and how many vitamins and minerals you consume on a daily basis has a big impact on how...

Overview of vitamin D As we’re spending more time in our homes, a daily dose of Vitamin D has never been more important to help you and your family stay well. Find out all about vitamin D, including what it does, how much you need, where...

Everyone needs enough Vitamin D. As we’re spending more time in our homes, a daily dose of Vitamin D has never been more important to help you and your family stay well. But before you supplement your diet with this important vitamin, make sure you know...