Consumer demand for vitamins surges due to Covid-19

In May, scientists from Trinity College Dublin suggested the government should urge adults to take vitamin D supplements during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a surge in demand for vitamin supplements in Ireland, according to United Drug.

The pharmaceutical wholesaler found immunity-boosting ranges of vitamin supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc recorded a 142% increase between March and July this year compared to the same period in 2019.