Sunlight "D"ilemma !

[lastlid]

Apparently a significant proportion of the UK population has low vitamin D levels, which has resulted in a rising number of reported cases of rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults - whatever osteomalacia is. (Just been reading some NHS literature on this). This is of concern for pregnant women such that pregnant women should ensure that their own vitamin D requirement is met.....it goes on to say that people with darker skin are not able to produce as much vitamin D.

[Terpe]

Apparently a significant proportion of the UK population has low vitamin D levels, which has resulted in a rising number of reported cases of rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults - whatever osteomalacia is. (Just been reading some NHS literature on this). This is of concern for pregnant women such that pregnant women should ensure that their own vitamin D requirement is met.....it goes on to say that people with darker skin are not able to produce as much vitamin D.

You can increase vitamin D levels through food, try to include more oily fish in your diet, such as Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna and Sardines/Pilchards. All high in Vitamin D
Egg and mushrooms can also provide vitamin D.