Vitamin D Tablets

Vitamin D is required for the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, as well as the absorption and utilisation of calcium within the body. It has also been shown to support the function of the immune system and maintenance of normal muscle function.

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Vitamin D deficiency is also increasingly being identified in the elderly, where its myriad effects, from bone and muscle weakness to disruption of the immune defences, are contributing to falls, fractures, infections and many other life threatening conditions.

Cardiovascular disease, cancer, eye disease, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune disease have all been linked to low levels, and research continues to identify new problems. Scientists at the University of Copenhagen recently discovered that vitamin D is vital for the immune system where it activates T-lymphocyte ‘killer’ cells to fight off serious infections. Although the economic impact is unknown, there’s no doubt that vitamin D deficiency is making its mark on the health of the nation.

The problem lies partly in the mantra taught from school-age onwards – that we can get most of the vitamin D we need from the action of sunlight on our skin. A regular dose of sunshine is all you need to keep levels topped up. But recent evidence shows that in northern Europe we can’t rely on the sun to meet our needs.

Vitamin D is measured either in international units (IU) or micrograms (μg) and you might see either measure on a label (40 IU is equal to 1μg). The recommended daily intake (RDA) in the UK is 400 IU/day (10μg) for an adult and 280 IU/day or 7μg for children aged six months to three years.