24/09/2026
During the winter months, we can often lack the amount of sunshine we need, which causes us to have an insufficient level of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is often overlooked, but plays a key role in our overall health - from bone density and immune function to mental well-being.
Public Health England and NICE recommend that everybody takes a Vitamin D supplement containing 10 micrograms (400IU) of Vitamin D supplement per day from October to April.
We can also get Vitamin D from our food sources. The British Dietetic Association (BDA) states that Vitamin D can be found in these food sources:-
- oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel
- egg yolks
- red meat
- liver
- some mushrooms
- infant formula
- foods fortified with vitamin D, such as breakfast cereals, fat spreads, and unsweetened soya 'milk'
What can you include in your diet to support your body over the winter months?