Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our health.
However, the Department of Health and Social Care has found one in six adults and almost 20% of children in the UK have low vitamin D levels. Vitamin D allows the body to absorb calcium and phosphate from the foods we eat to help support the immune system and keep teeth, bones and muscles healthy.
Signs of a deficiency include fatigue, weak joints and mood changes, and if not addressed, can lead to rickets and disabilities. Dr Subashini M, the director of science, health and wellness at Holland and Barrett explained why vitamin D is so important.
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