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Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is particularly important for bone health as its primary job is to facilitate calcium absorption and keep bones healthy and strong. Additionally, vitamin D has anti-inflammatory effects, can enhance the immune system, regulates blood pressure and Vitamin D is known to promote intestinal health.
It is predicted that 20% of the population in the UK have a vitamin D deficiency, while 60% have insufficient levels of vitamin D. Everyone is advised to take a supplement of vitamin D during winter months. Too little vitamin D can lead to bone problems such as rickets in children, and bone pain and muscle weakness in adults, which may also increase the risk of falls in older people.
You can get vitamin D through several foods, as well as by spending time in the sun. Certain foods like salmon, mackerel, shiitake mushrooms, and cod liver oil have naturally occurred vitamin D. Egg yolks, beef liver, and cheese contain small amounts of vitamin D and milk is often fortified with additional amounts of this vitamin.
However, sunlight exposure is the primary source of vitamin D, meaning levels significantly drop during winter due to the stipulations associated with sun. Spending time in the sunlight while inside your home—for instance, sitting next to a window on a sunny day—won’t have the same effect as spending time in the sun outside.
To get more vitamin D during work you can:
- Open your office, home, or car window to let in sunlight.
- Drink your first cup of coffee outside to get some sunlight exposure.
- Replace some meat with fish and eat the whole egg.
- Take a lunchtime walk.
- Organize outdoor team meetings.
During this time of the year, it’s also worth considering getting vitamin D through supplementation. Taking a daily multivitamin can make all the difference – so long as you combine them with a healthy, balanced diet and time outdoors. Vitamin D supplements and multivitamins are widely available to purchase from supermarkets, health food shops, and pharmacies. They can come in many forms such as flavoured chewable sweets, making them more appealing.
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