{"id":1257,"date":"2023-06-08T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=1257"},"modified":"2024-01-22T12:34:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T12:34:56","slug":"hello-sunshine-why-we-need-vitamin-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/hello-sunshine-why-we-need-vitamin-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Sunshine: Why We Need Vitamin D"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_1770997235-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4783\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-default is-layout-flex 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D&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t get much sun here in the UK, but when we do, it feels like the whole country packs up their picnic blankets and heads outside to really make the most of it. Aside from being a lovely way to spend an afternoon, basking in the sunshine gives us a healthy dose of the all-essential Vitamin D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for the other 50 weeks of the year, most of us don\u2019t get nearly enough of this immunity-boosting and bone-fortifying vitamin. In our guide to the sunshine vitamin, we run through what vitamin D is, why we need it and how to get a boost when the weather won\u2019t play along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is vitamin D?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for our bodies to function as they should. It\u2019s present as a nutrient in some foods and can also be produced as a hormone when the skin is exposed to the sun \u2013 this is why it\u2019s commonly referred to as the sunshine vitamin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens when we\u2019re deficient in vitamin D?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D is essential for us to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in our bodies, helping keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-d\/\">According to the NHS<\/a>, we need around 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D deficiency is very common, but without enough of it your body won\u2019t be able to function optimally. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-brighten-tired-skin\/\"> fatigue<\/a>, a poor immune system, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/the-link-between-mental-health-and-our-skin\/\">depression<\/a>, slow healing, hair loss, aches and pains. People who are severely deficient in vitamin D are at risk of osteoporosis, which is when the bones become weaker, can can lead to fractures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years scientists have learned that vitamin D also plays many other important roles in our bodies, including boosting our immune system, helping prevent cancer, decreasing the risk of diabetes, improving the symptoms of depression and reducing inflammation. Vitamin D is also linked to healthy skin \u2013 more on that later.&nbsp;Having more melanin in your skin also makes creating vitamin D more difficult, so<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-busting-black-skin-care-from-a-dermatology-prescriber\/\"> people of colour<\/a> are particularly vulnerable to vitamin D deficiencies. This makes getting vitamin D from other sources extremely important, especially in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/best-dermatologist-recommended-products-for-winter\/\"> winter months<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can we get vitamin D?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>SUNSHINE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunshine is the number one way to boost your vitamin D levels, so spending time is vital. In the summer months, most people are able to get enough vitamin D from exposing their skin to sunlight, but in the winter it can be difficult to soak up enough of it \u2013 especially in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D can be found in some food sources: dairy, eggs, red meat and oily fish for example, but most of us only Vitamin D can be found naturally in some foods, including egg yolks, cheese, oily fish and red meat, and it\u2019s also added to some foods like spreads and breakfast cereals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most of us only obtain about 10% of the vitamin D that we need through food. Eating more of these foods is a great way to increase your vitamin D levels, but you\u2019ll need to eat them every day to get enough (no complaints from us brie-lovers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your diet and sun exposure falls short, supplements are considered the most efficient and effective way to make sure you absorb enough vitamin D each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-d\/\">The NHS recommends<\/a> you take 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D a day between October and early March to stay healthy. Cod liver oil is also an excellent supplementary source if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the link between Vitamin D and our skin?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact between sunlight and our skin is the way our bodies can generate more vitamin D. In fact, our skin is the <em>only <\/em>place our bodies can make vitamin D \u2013 which is why it\u2019s so important that we top up our levels during the winter months when there is less daylight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our skin relies on vitamin D to carry out its normal functions and evidence is emerging from new studies suggesting that low vitamin D levels are linked to several skin diseases. These include<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/category\/routine\/treatments\/acne\/\"> acne<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/category\/routine\/treatments\/rosacea\/\"> rosacea<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dry-skin-101-dry-skin-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\"> psoriasis<\/a>, vitiligo,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\"> eczema<\/a>, hair loss and skin cancer. Ongoing studies are looking at the possibility that vitamin D can improve these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will wearing SPF reduce my Vitamin D intake?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all been told that we must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-the-sun-guide-freckles-sun-spots-spf-and-makeup-know-how\/\">wear SPF every day<\/a> for the sake of our skin health \u2013 but, does blocking out UV rays diminish that all-important vitamin D production?&nbsp; Well, the good news is that scientific studies have never found a connection between sunscreen and Vitamin D deficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen every day is essential \u2013 especially if you\u2019re using active ingredients that can increase photosensitivity. That\u2019s why we created <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/meet-skin-and-me-daily-defence-sunscreen-spf-50\/\">Daily Defence Oil-free SPF 50 Sunscreen<\/a> \u2013 if you haven\u2019t met it yet, say hello to your new favourite sunscreen. Daily Defence protects against UVA rays, which are the main cause of the early signs of skin ageing, and UVB rays, which can cause melanoma. It also dries clear and sits perfectly under makeup \u2013 so there\u2019s no excuse not to stay safe in the sun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, being out in nature is really good for you \u2013 mentally and physically, even if you\u2019re sitting still. 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