Vitamin D raises production of a variety of antimicrobial peptides in the body, that fight infections like influenza. Vitamin D3 also reduces fracture rate in the elderly who suffer from osteoporosis and osteopenia. It encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous.

People exposed to normal quantities of sunlight do not need vitamin D supplements because it promotes sufficient vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Activated Vitamin D promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorous from food in the gut. It also allows reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys which increases the flow in the bloodstream.

Many patients attending our Cranbrook Chiropractic clinic work inside all year round. This has negative effects on mood and health. Have you noticed how you and others around you get a spring in their step when the days get longer and brighter, especially after a long dark winter? We recommend people take a good quality Vitamin D3 supplement between October and April in the UK to maintain their Vitamin D levels throughout winter. Always take advice on this as dosages do vary.

You should obtain Vitamin D from foods however if you are deficient you should consider a good quality Vitamin D3 supplement. People with high risk of vitamin D deficiency must ensure they are consuming the correct strength supplement each day so there is a good level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the bloodstream. Vitamin D3 should be taken during the day as it can occasionally disrupt sleep.

Elderly and dark skinned people should consume extra vitamin D for good health. Dark skinned people require extra due to the melanin pigment which acts as a natural sunscreen, blocking absorption of vitamin D from sunlight. Elderly people should also consider higher dosages due to poorer absorption in the gut. 

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