{"id":91557,"date":"2020-04-23T12:16:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T11:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/news\/?p=91557"},"modified":"2020-04-23T12:16:09","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T11:16:09","slug":"brits-advised-to-take-vitamin-d-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/news\/brits-advised-to-take-vitamin-d-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Brits Advised To Take Vitamin D Supplements"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NHS has advised that Brits take vitamin D supplements during lockdown, to combat the lack of sun exposure many people will be experiencing.
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You naturally get vitamin D by going outside in the sun. It helps your immune system stay health and a few other functions.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsider taking ten micrograms of vitamin D a day to keep your bones and muscles healthy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is because you may not be getting enough vitamin D from sunlight if you\u2019re indoors most of the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can buy vitamin D supplements at most pharmacies and supermarkets. Do not buy more than you need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Studies also suggest that if you\u2019re vitamin D deficient, you\u2019re almost 4 time\u2019s more likely to catch other viruses such as the common cold, than someone who isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

But remember, this isn\u2019t about preventing the Coronavirus so don\u2019t buy more than you need. There is no evidence to suggest that vitamin D intake lowers your risk of getting the virus.<\/p>\n

Below are the recommended daily doses depending on age:<\/p>\n