As Autumn sets in and there’s more of a chill in the air, it’s time for a vitamin D reminder again. This is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies across the population. Vitamin D is important for immune function, bone health and overall health.
It’s one of the few, if not only, vitamins that is almost impossible to get enough of from your diet alone. The common supplemental dose of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is 2500-4000IU. To get 2500IU from food it equates to 143 large eggs, or 6250ml of whole milk!
We get most of our vitamin D from being outside in the sun, as it’s synthesised from UV-B rays. The problem is depending on where you live, and the time of year, the sun isn’t strong enough to get what we need. This is why in the UK it’s advised to supplement from October through March.
If you suspect a deficiency it’s strongly advisable to get a test from your GP who can check your levels. They can then also advise on how much you need to take.
Reference: Mac Nutrition Uni
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