AS the days get shorter, it gets harder for our bodies to produce Vitamin D from sunlight – so a ten microgram (400 IU) daily supplement is recommended.
Vitamin D helps build strong bones and muscles and supports the immune system and brain.
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Today I look at ways to top up your vitamin D this autumn.
D3 & K2
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VIRIDIAN’S vitamin D3 & K2 capsules work together to regulate calcium in the body.
Vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium while K2 directs it to your bones and teeth.
You will find Viridian’s products in health food shops because their formulas don’t contain any nasty bulking agents.
These are vegan friendly, small and easy to take.
One capsule contains 500 per cent of your recommended daily amount of vitamin D and 60 per cent of your K2.
£30 for 90 capsules.
Spray
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SO many people struggle to knock back pills, which is why this spray from BetterYou is a great alternative.
BetterYou vitamin D3 4000IU is a maximum strength oral spray which has been scientifically formulated to deliver vitamin D directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the primary processing by the gut.
And it has a great-tasting, natural peppermint flavour which is a bit like a mouth freshener. Two for the price of one!
Each spray has micro-sized droplets that coat and permeate the soft tissue of the inner cheek so the nutrients quickly enter the bloodstream for optimal absorption.
Contains 100 daily doses, which means it is great value, too.
£9.95 for 15ml bottle (100 doses). See betteryou.com.
Gummies
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IF you like your supplements to taste great too then these are for you.
Novomins Vitamin D Gummies High-Strength Formulation have a lovely mango flavour together with 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 – 2,000% of your NRV.
There is a bit of a downside in that they contain some sugar, often in the form of glucose syrup.
But when you feel like you are having a treat it makes them a bit more enjoyable.
These contain glucose, glucose syrup, acicity regulators, glazing agent, pectin, beta carotene and natural mango essence.
They are a tasty way to top up when it is cloudy.
Since having these on my desk, I have looked forward to popping a couple every day.
From £15.99 for a month’s supply. novomins.com.
