Do you need Vitamin D Supplements ?
Vitamin D is important for the bones, muscles and heart to work properly.
Yes we can get some Vitamin D from the sun and food – but are they enough?
I discuss what issues can restrict the amounts we get from these methods and why most of us will need vitamin D supplements inclduing babies, toddlers, adults pregnant women and older people.
The evidence suggests that taking Vitamin D supplements does not treat or prevent Covid-19, but it is an important in other key aspects.
There are studies that indicate it is important in preventing some respiratory infections like viral influenza.
In this video, I talk more about it –
You may need vitamin D supplements as a well-baby or child, and adult – to prevent you from having low vitamin D levels. This could be if you do not eat foods rich in vitamin D or cannot get much sunlight.
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Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe is a General Practitioner and Urgent Care professional with nearly 20 years of practice in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
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