Time for Vitamin D as the days get shorter

NHS recommends winter D supplements Vitamin D is important for health all year round, but especially in the winter when there is less sunlight and we don’t go out as much. The NHS recommends it for all adults and children over 4 years old. “During the autumn and winter, you need to get vitamin D … Read more

How Vitamin D cuts the risk of cancer

Health Benefits of Vitamin D As you’ll know, the NHS recommends that we all supplement with vitamin D – specifically vitamin D3 – in the winter to help boost our immune system against colds and flu. But there is another very important reason to take extra vitamin D. Vitamin D is a vital factor in … Read more

RDA levels of vitamins and minerals are not enough

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCES It is a misunderstanding that the RDAs – also called RNIs (Reference Nutrient Intakes) or RDVs (Reference Daily Values) – for vitamins and minerals are set so that if you take them, you will achieve the best health status. Here are some enlightening facts about RDAs. ♦ RDAs were … Read more