03/10/2025
Vitamin D - it's that time of year again...
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that supports your bone, nervous and immune system.
A deficiency often results in fatigue, bone weakness in addition to low mood amongst other symptoms.
It can be found in oily fish (salmon, sardines and mackerel), egg yolks and fortified cereals and milks however such foods only contain small amounts making it difficult to meet your full requirements.
The best-known source of vitamin D is sunshine however in Ireland and the UK during the autumn and winter months we are not exposed to enough sunlight. It is therefore recommended for adults to take a 10 microgram vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter months. It is also important to consider your sunlight exposure outside of these months particularly if you spend a lot of time indoors.
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You can book a free discovery call to speak with Gillian via our dietitian page on the Merseyside Health website.
