Vitamin D is used by the body to keep the muscles, teeth and bones healthy, said the NHS. It uses the vitamin to regulate the amount of calcium or phosphate in the body. Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to severe bone deformities, rickets, or even osteomalacia. You could be at risk of a vitamin D… Read More: Vitamin D deficiency – does your hair look like this?… »
Vitamin B12 is vital in keeping the nervous system healthy and in the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 deficiency is when the body is lacking in B12, causing it to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can’t function properly. The medical term for this is ‘megaloblastic anaemia’. The symptoms of vitamin B12… Read More: Vitamin B12 deficiency: If you notice this change in your… »
Around a billion people globally and some 10 million Brits aren’t getting enough vitamin D, yet according to new research nearly nine in ten of us have never tested their levels – here are the signs you need one It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, sunshine is becoming a distant… Read More: 5 signs you need a vitamin D test »
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays an important role in strong bones and overall health. According to the Institute of Medicine, the Adequate Intake for vitamin D is 200 International Units (or IU) for adults under age 50, 400 IU for those 51 to 70, and 600 IU for those age 71… Read More: 4 Ways To Get More Vitamin D Daily »