Why Do Our Bodies Need Vitamin D?

You probably already know that vitamin D is important for maintaining good health – but what exactly does it do for your body? We’ve got the low-down on why when it comes to dietary top-ups, vitamin D supplements should be on your radar.

What is Vitamin D?

Produced by the body when it’s exposed to the sun, vitamin D is needed to help absorb calcium and phosphate. “Vitamin D is largely needed for maintaining healthy bones, joints, teeth and muscle, but has more recently been linked to optimising the immune system as well,” explains our Superdrug Ambassador, Dr Sara Kayat. “A deficiency in it may be a trigger in autoimmune conditions and susceptibility to infections,” she says.

How to Get Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D

“Vitamin D is made primarily through a reaction of the sun on our skin, but during winter months, October to March in the UK, it can be difficult to make enough vitamin D,” says Dr Sara Kayat. “Vitamin D can be obtained from diet in small quantities and can be found in egg yolk, oily fish, liver, and red meat, however the NHS suggests that during the winter months, adults in the UK take a 10mcg supplement of Vitamin D.” So, if you want all the vitamin D benefits but in supplement form, look no further!

Meet Superdrug’s Vitamin D Supplements*

Superdrug Vegan Vitamin D 25µg 90s

These vegan-friendly supplements could help anyone who feels like their body is feeling a bit lacklustre lately. Taking a single capsule daily helps make sure your body has lots of the ‘sunshine’ vitamin it needs.

Superdrug Superdrug Vegan Vitamin D 25µg 90s £5.99

Superdrug Max Strength Vitamin D 75µg 90s

If it’s max strength supplements you’re after, then these max strength vitamin D supplements from our own brand range could be what you’re after. With each one packed with 75mg of vitamin D, you can look forward to feeling healthier from the inside out. They’re a great all-rounder.

Superdrug Superdrug Max Strength Vitamin D 75µg 90s £10.99

Superdrug Vitamin D 25ug Effervescent 20s

Don’t like capsules? As this vitamin D comes in effervescent form, it’s even easier for you to take. Plus, it comes in a lemon and lime flavour, making it a tasty fizzy drink too.

Superdrug Superdrug Vitamin D 25ug Effervescent 20s £3.49

Superdrug Vitamin D 25ug

If you’re in need of a little extra help supporting your bones, joints, teeth, muscles and immune system, these Vitamin D 25ug supplements could be the ones for you. Not only could they reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, but they could also help strengthen the teeth as an added bonus.

Superdrug Superdrug Vitamin D 12.5ug £1.25

Superdrug Vitamin D 25µg 60s

Specifically formulated for a higher strength, these Vitamin D supplements are great for those wanting to get plenty of it in a single hit. Simply take one tablet a day, with food, to take your overall health to new levels.