Vit D

Vitamin D

The sunshine vitamin for healthy bones, teeth and muscles

Daily Target:

10 micrograms (µg)

Often called the 'sunshine vitamin', Vitamin D is unique because your body creates it from sunlight. It's essential for guiding calcium to where it's needed most, helping to keep your bones and muscles strong and healthy. During the darker autumn and winter months, or if you don't get much time outdoors, it can be tricky to get enough. That's when turning to food sources like oily fish, eggs, and fortified foods becomes a great way to top up your levels. For many, a simple daily supplement during these months is also a wise choice.

Good sources

1 egg

Egg
Vit D

provides

1.1 µg

1 mackerel fillet

Mackerel
Vit D

provides

14.4 µg

1 glass of milk

Milk
Vit D

provides

2 µg

1 salmon fillet

Salmon
Vit D

provides

12 µg

What the research says

🇬🇧Learn about vitamin D's key role in your health, the best food sources, and the daily amount to aim for.NHS: vitamin D guide