Vitamin D, UK deficiencies acknowledged
April 5, 2022
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as posted by the channelby the Government and Minster for Health, Mr Javid
This includes seeking views on improving vitamin D intake and status through diet and dietary supplements, particularly among at risk groups.
Current guidelines
October to March, not enough in the UK
Supplement,10 micrograms a day will be enough for most people.
Do not take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day as it could be harmful.
Evidence of low vitamin D status
National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS)
4.2 Vitamin D
There was evidence of low vitamin D status,
(low plasma 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations in blood)
in all age groups.
Adults, 19 to 64 = 16%
Over 65 = 13%
Aged, 11 to 18 = 19%
Children, 4 to 10 = 2%
Mean vitamin D intakes from food sources were below the Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) of 10µg per day in all age groups
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