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Teenagers in the UK are not getting enough Vitamin D intake
A new study finds high prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy in 14 to 18 year olds at a time of the year when vitamin D levels should be at their peak (post-summer). The research identifies the level of vitamin D intake needed by adolescents to avoid vitamin D deficiency and ensure adequacy. It is clear more emphasis needs to be given to the nutritional intake of vitamin D - a vital nutrient for the body.
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Just Vitamins Asks: What are the vitamins are we not getting enough of?
Video: Just Vitamins Asks… Registered Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert What are the vitamins we're not getting enough of?
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Just Vitamins Asks: What vitamins give you more energy?
Video: Just Vitamins Asks… Registered Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert What vitamins give you more energy?
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What are the vitamins we're not getting enough of?
As you age, you need more of certain vitamins and minerals than when you were younger. Eating more natural whole foods will serve your health much better but still, we often still are in need of boosting vital vitamins and minerals. The three most common vitamins we are deficient in are Calcium, Vitamin D and Iron.
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What vitamins give you more energy?
Fatigue isn’t just tiredness, it’s a lack of energy that can often be a symptom of issues like depression, anaemia, or thyroid problems. But when you've ruled out any medical issues, you should consider supplementation. Some of the most common cause of fatigue can be significantly alleviated through supplements.
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Half the UK take a vitamin a day
Research has revealed that half the country take at least one vitamin supplement per day, with occasional usage estimated at around 65%. Are you one of the pill popping brits? If so, then do you know which ones you should really be taking? Here are our top 3...
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Walnuts - you are what you eat
Have you ever noticed that a wrinkly walnut looks remarkably like a brain? Everyone knows the saying you are what you eat, in the case of walnuts how true is it?
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Can you get Omega-3 from chicken?
Getting Omega-3 from eating chicken? No we aren't mad - incredibly this is true!
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The Vitamin D vs sun protection debate
Vitamin D is vital to our well-being and our primary source is from sunlight. During the winter in the UK, it is impossible to get enough vitamin D from the sun in the UK, and during the summer we are strongly advised to use sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. Most people are unaware of the effect of SPF has on the amount of vitamin D we can absorb - this article makes for essential reading.
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