Principal Clinical Scientist, John Christofides in a couple of plain English articles explains the latest scientific evidence supporting the role of vitamin D and how, if we are worried, we can request a test to measure our own levels.Most people in the UK are vitamin D deficient in the winter and should ensure that their diet includes dairy products like milk and yoghurt or vitamin D supplements. If you are elderly or not Caucasian it is recommended that you speak to your GP about blood tests to check that you are getting enough vitamin D for good health.
Principal Clinical Scientist, John Christofides in a couple of plain English articles explains the latest scientific evidence supporting the role of vitamin D and how, if we are worried, we can request a test to measure our own levels.
A fluid that transports oxygen and other substances through the body, made up of blood cells suspended in a liquid.
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Essential substances that cannot be produced by the body and so must be acquired from the diet.
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