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  1. Weekly Tip - Vitamin D Reminder

    It’s that time of year again, the days are getting shorter, it’s getting colder and we are wearing more layers and because of this we are having less sun exposure. Our main source of vitamin D is the sun, so as winter starts approaching it is an important time to start supplementing with vitamin D.
     
    Vitamin D deficiency can cause many different symptoms throughout the body from weakened bones, poor immune function, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, fatigue, hormone imbalances, poor cognitive function and even making us more susceptible to certain cancers. Studies have shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and respiratory track infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
     
    There are many different types of Vitamin D supplements available which will prevent you becoming deficient in the winter months. I personally prefer FSC’s vitamin D3 drops as all you need is a few drops on yo
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  2. Weekly Tip - What puts your more at risk for becoming deficient in vitamin D

    We all absorb vitamin D differently and this could be for many different reasons. Being aware of how much vitamin D we are getting is important. Speak to your Doctor about getting your levels checked if you find that one or more of the risks below apply to you.
     
    Having darker skin - people with darker skin have higher levels of melanin which results in less vitamin D being absorbed from the sun.
     
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  3. Weekly Tip - Vitamin D

    Vitamin D is a fat soluble nutrient and our main source of it comes from the sun, however we can get a small amount from our diet. It’s stored in the liver and fatty tissues and plays a vital role in regulating the absorption of calcium which prevents weak and brittle bones which can lead to osteoporosis. Additionally vitamin D is important for keeping our immune system balanced.
     
    With the days getting shorter and the weather colder we are spending less time outside and covering up more to keep warm. This is preventing us from absorbing vitamin D from the sun. Now is a good time to introduce a vitamin D supplement to prevent a deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency can cause many different symptoms throughout the body from weakened bones, poor immune function, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, fatigue, hormone imbalances, poor cognitive function and even making us more susceptible to certain cancers. As you can see it is a crucial n
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  4. Weekly Tip - Vitamin D

    With this cold snowy weather we are all wearing more layers when we leave the house, and this  leaves less skin exposed to the rare sunshine that might pop through the clouds.

    Vitamin D is a fat soluble nutrient and our main source of it comes from the sun. So during the winter months when sun exposure is at the absolute minimum it’s important to take a vitamin D supplement.

    Vitamin D has many important health benefits. Studies have shown vitamin D can help strengthen and keep our immune system balanced. It may help reduce the risks of respiratory infections and limit the effect of colds and flu.

    Being deficient in vitamin D can make you more susceptible to illness! It’s also important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus - which keeps our bones and teeth healthy!

    FSC’s Vitamin D3 liquid can be added to drinks or taken direct - it has a delicious orange flavour!

    If you are unsure about your vitamin D levels you can get a blood test to ch

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  5. Weekly Tip - Reminder to start taking your vitamin D supplement

    Our main source of vitamin D is the sun, so as we move into winter where we tend to cover up more with warm clothing and spend less time outdoors it is important to make sure we are getting our vitamin D through supplement form. Vitamin D can be found in a few foods, but we don’t get nearly enough of it. So supplementing with it is the best way to prevent a deficiency. Being deficient in vitamin D can make you more susceptible to illness - we need it to help keep our immune system balanced. Studies have shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and respiratory track infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Something we definitely want to be avoiding right now!

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  6. Weekly Tip: Top 5 reasons you should be supplementing with Vitamin D

    Now that the days are getting shorter and the sun getting further away from the earth - it couldn't be a better time to start supplementing with Vitamin D. During the warm summer months we are able to produce Vitamin D through sun exposure making it not necessary to supplement with it. I would always recommend getting your vitamin D levels checked by your doctor once a year. This is done by doing a simple blood test.

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