People urged to take vitamin D supplements

People are being urged to consider taking a vitamin supplement in the winter months to ensure they get enough vitamin D.

In a raft of new guidance, Public Health England says that vitamin D is vital for bone and muscle health but that people are generally not getting enough from sunlight during the winter months.

It said everyone should ensure they are getting 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day, and should consider a supplement, and breastfed babies and young children must be given a supplement to boost their intake.