BY CLAIR WHITTY
Do I need to take Vitamin D in February is a common question. Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” It is produced by the body in response to sunlight exposure. And it is too early in the year for us to be getting any sun. So, when I get asked this, I say yes, as it is crucial for maintaining overall health and wellbeing.
Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption and for the prevention of rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. By improving calcium absorption, Vitamin D supports bone density and strength.
There’s evidence suggesting that Vitamin D can help improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression. Low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to mood disorders, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It also plays a role in helping to regulate blood pressure and helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
And most importantly adequate Vitamin D levels help support the immune system’s ability to fight off infections.
Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency can include fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, and frequent infections.
Top source of Vitamin D is through exposure to sunlight, food sources include fatty fish (like salmon and mackerel), fortified dairy products, egg yolks, and mushrooms.
If you want to top up on Vitamin D then BetterYou Vitamin D range of Oral Spray supplements remains one of our customers’ favourites. This is because they are easy to administer. The vitamins are delivered directly into the bloodstream through the cheek for enhanced absorption, bypassing the digestive system where many nutrients struggle to be absorbed. The range includes 400iu for infants, and toddlers, 1000iu and 3,000iu for adults as well as Vitamin D+K2 Kids’ Oral Spray and BetterYou D3000+K2 Oral Spray for adults. This is an expert blend of the two essential nutrients Vitamin D and K2 to support growing bones and a healthy immune system. It is a fuss-free great tasting oral spray. This formula is suitable for 1 year and above.
Most people who work indoors, are covered up when outside, and therefore don’t get any sunshine on their skin could be low in Vitamin D. You can have a blood test to check if you have adequate levels of Vitamin D.
Let Vitamin D help to get you through to the brighter days ahead.
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