Vitamin D

What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is not just a vitamin but also a steroid hormone. It is needed by the body for many functions. It is found in certain amounts of foods but is mostly made by our body when our skin comes into contact with the sun. As we all know sun in Ireland is something we don’t...

What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a vitamin but also a steroid hormone, that is needed by the body for many things. It is found in small amounts of foods but is mostly synthesised by our body when skin comes in contact with the sun. As we all know sun does not shine in abundance in Ireland and so...

In recent years the importance of vitamin D has been well recognised to maintain good health and to prevent disease. With the clocks turned back and winter months upon us, it’s essential to optimum health that we are all getting the right amount of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, meaning that it can be stored in...