In the UK, millions of children and adults suffer from vitamin D deficiency. This is because vitamin D is only found in a very small number of foods, meaning it is virtually impossible to get the amount you need from your diet alone.

Vitamin D is also made in the skin by the action of direct sunlight, but it is difficult during the autumn and winter months to obtain the levels of vitamin D we require in this way.

The UK Department of Health therefore recommends that all adults and children should consider a vitamin D supplement.

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against infectious organisms. Every day we are surrounded by millions of bacteria, viruses and other germs which have the potential to enter our body and cause harm - so it is important to ensure that our immune system gets all the nutrients it needs to function properly.

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, and muscle function. It also plays a role in the process of cell division, and is helpful in the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D also helps to maintain normal blood calcium levels.

This vital vitamin also helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older.

Natures Aid don’t test any of our products on animals and where possible all products are formulated suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Vitamin D3 1000iu is suitable for vegetarians.