25/03/2026
Vitamin D deficiency is something I see come up time and time again in clinic, and honestly… it’s still far too often overlooked.
One of my biggest recommendations is this... ask for it to be tested!
Because the reality is, Vitamin D is not always included in routine blood tests unless you specifically request it, and that means many people are walking around deficient without even knowing it.
Vitamin D is so important for:
1. immune health
2. bone health
3. muscle function
4. mood and energy
5. hormone health
6. overall wellbeing
It’s not “just a vitamin” and low levels should not be brushed off as unimportant.
Another thing I want to say is that as a nutritionist, I can support Vitamin D intake through food and diet… but I cannot usually correct a deficiency through food alone. Because Vitamin D is found naturally in only a small number of foods, and often not in high enough amounts to bring levels back up if someone is already deficient.
That’s why testing matters.
Low Vitamin D can sometimes be linked with things like:
1. fatigue
2. low mood
3. muscle weakness
4. poor immunity
5. feeling “not quite right”
And over time, deficiency can have longer-term consequences for things like bone health, immune resilience, energy, recovery and overall health.
What frustrates me is how often nutritional deficiencies are dismissed, minimised, or brushed under the carpet, when in reality, they can have a huge impact on how someone feels day to day.
So please don’t ignore it.
Test.
Ask the question.
Speak to your doctor about your results.
And get guidance on the right supplementation if needed.
Because feeling exhausted, flat, run down or “off” shouldn’t always be normalised. 💛
