How much vitamin D should I take?
It is difficult to meet our vitamin D needs from food alone. Therefore, it is recommended that British adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, take 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D per day as a supplement from the beginning of October to the end of March, regardless of how much we supplement our diet with vitamin D-fortified foods.
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From the beginning of April to the end of September we should be able to meet our vitamin D needs through exposure to the sun. However, if you are at risk of vitamin D deficiency, it is recommended that you take a 10 mcg supplement every day of the year.
Vitamin D in the context of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Vitamin D is essential for the health of our teeth and bones, our immune system, and our mental well-being. It is therefore important to ensure that we get enough of it. If you don’t expose your skin to too much sunlight because of the season, because you cover your skin or because you stay indoors a lot, take a daily vitamin D supplement. You can also choose to eat foods fortified with vitamin D to make up for any deficiency if you forget to take your supplement.
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