Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays a vital role in helping your body absorb calcium and phosphate, two essential nutrients that support healthy bones, teeth, and muscles. At Layanson Pharmacy, our expert clinicians are here to provide personalised advice on vitamin D and other supplements tailored to your health needs.

Why Vitamin D Matters

Without enough vitamin D, your body can struggle to maintain strong bones and proper muscle function. A deficiency in this important vitamin can lead to serious health issues, such as:

• Rickets in children – a condition that leads to bone deformities

• Osteomalacia in adults – causing soft bones and chronic bone pain

Most people, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, require 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day.

Supplementation and Safety

While vitamin D supplements are useful, taking too much for an extended period can result in a condition called hypercalcaemia, where excess calcium builds up in the body. This can weaken bones and potentially damage the kidneys and heart.

To avoid this, it’s best to stick with the recommended daily intake of 10 micrograms—a dosage that Layanson Pharmacy can help you safely manage through guidance and supplementation if needed.

Natural Sources of Vitamin D

Your main source of vitamin D is sunlight exposure, which helps your body naturally produce it. However, during the autumn and winter months, sunlight is limited, and supplementation becomes more important.

Vitamin D can also be found in certain foods, such as:

• Oily fish (e.g., salmon, sardines)

• Red meat

• Egg yolks

• Fortified cereals and spreads

Who Needs Vitamin D Supplements?

You should consider daily vitamin D supplements if:

• You spend most of your time indoors (e.g., you’re housebound or work night shifts)

• You usually wear clothing that covers most of your skin

• You have darker skin (for example, if you’re of African, Caribbean, or South Asian descent), which affects how much vitamin D your body produces from sunlight

Children over 4 and adults in these groups should take a daily supplement year-round.

Let Layanson Pharmacy Help

Our pharmacists can assess your needs and recommend high-quality vitamin D supplements tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you need help preventing a deficiency or simply want to maintain healthy bones, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Get in touch with Layanson Pharmacy today to learn more about our vitamin D services and supplements.