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Low vitamin D levels in autumn and winter

Eat a balanced, healthy diet rich in vitamin D containing foods

13-Oct-2017

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19 per cent of British adults have low levels of vitamin D.

More concerning during autumn and winter due to lack of sunlight.

When exposed to UVB rays in sunlight, skin can synthesize active form of vitamin D.

A daily dose of 10 micrograms is recommended.

Deficiency cause poor bone and tooth health, osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children.

Eat a varied, nutritious, vitamin D packed meal containing foods.

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