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UK Government Recommends Daily Vitamin D for Health

9/29/2025

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UK government advises a daily Vitamin D supplement, around 4p per tablet for five months, to protect bones, teeth, and muscles.
From Oct–Mar sunlight is insufficient for Vitamin D; high-risk groups, children 1–4 and breastfed babies, should supplement year-round.
Dosage: adults and children 10 micrograms daily; breastfed babies 8.5–10 micrograms; sources include oily fish, red meat, egg yolks, fortified cereals.

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UK government advises a daily Vitamin D supplement, around 4p per tablet for five months, to protect bones, teeth, and muscles.
From Oct–Mar sunlight is insufficient for Vitamin D; high-risk groups, children 1–4 and breastfed babies, should supplement year-round.
Dosage: adults and children 10 micrograms daily; breastfed babies 8.5–10 micrograms; sources include oily fish, red meat, egg yolks, fortified cereals.