There's an important supplement that everybody in Wales should be taking now that we are in the autumn months. For those of us who spend October to March wrapping up warm and avoiding colds, a daily vitamin D supplement will help us to stay healthy.
This immunity boosting supplement should be taken as a 800 IU dose, said a pharmacist from Kevin Thomas Pharmacy. "In the winter, darker months, you won't be producing enough natural vitamin D. Vitamin D is good for the immune system and can help stabilise calcium levels which can lead to good, strong bones." The pharmacist also recommended B and C vitamins for optimum health in the colder months and said that although these are easier to get from diet alone, supplements can help.
The NHS website advises people to take a daily supplement of Vitamin D throughout the winter as it is difficult to get enough vitamin D from food alone. If you still want to boost your vitamin D levels through diet, you can eat more oily fish or egg yolks. For vegans, fortified alternative milks, fortified cereals and fortified orange juice are good options according to healthline - check the packaging to see if they contain vitamin D.
