Sunshine and vitamin D
Less sunshine = less vitamin D!
The NHS recommends that everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during autumn and winter. Between October and early March, sunlight in the UK isn't strong enough for our bodies to make enough vitamin D.
Vitamin D helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. For adults and children over 4, the recommended supplement is 10 micrograms (400 IU) a day during autumn and winter.
Some people should take or consider taking vitamin D all year round, including people who are rarely outdoors, cover most of their skin when outside, or have darker skin. There is also separate NHS guidance for babies and children under 4.
Vitamin D supplements are widely available from pharmacies and supermarkets.
