Covid-19 lockdown mean you're not getting enough Vitamin D?

It’s not always possible to produce enough vitamin D through sun exposure. Fortified foods are an option but you need to choose

Given we are now spending most of the day at home in an drive to contain Covid-19, there is an increased risk of developing vitamin D deficiency. File picture.

It's known as the sunshine vitamin because ultra-violet sunrays are used to make vitamin D in our skin. The vitamin is vital for bone health, normal muscle function and a healthy immune system.

Given we are now spending most of the day at home in an drive to contain Covid-19, there is an increased risk of developing vitamin D deficiency.