02/10/2025
With the dull days creeping in and living in Ireland at the best of times getting enough vitamin D can be hard, especially considering it being the “sunshine vitamin.” 🥲
Getting adequate levels of Vitamin D is essential for overall health particularly in females, aids our fitness and also helps make these darker days feel not so dark ☔️
Enough Vitamin D and supplementation promotes:
🦴 Optimum Bone and muscle function
Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralisation. Inadequate levels can result in reduced bone density and increase the risk of fractures, particularly for women at risk of osteoporosis.
🧬 Immune regulation
Vitamin D supports overall immunity particularly during winter as deficiency has been linked to with higher susceptibility to respiratory infections.
🥰 Mood and mental wellbeing
Studies show that low vitamin D can contribute to mood disorders, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Supplementation and diet high in vitamin D can support overall mental wellbeing during darker months.
🏋️♀️ Physical performance and recovery
Vitamin D contributes to muscle strength, energy levels, and recovery - helping aid your fitness goals.
👯♀️ Overall female health
All women, during pregnancy, and post-menopause are at increased risk of deficiency due to higher calcium demands and hormonal changes affecting bone metabolism - increasing risk of bone disorders, mood disorders and impact on overall health.
💊 Supplementation is important during the darker months in order to gain such benefits, with the NHS recommending a daily supplementation dose of 400IU (never exceeding 4,000IU) for adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.