Sunscreen can block vitamin D production. two to three times every week is enough for your body to produce all of the D3 it needs. As low levels of vitamin D are common in the UK, it's worth talking to your GP if you are concerned – they may suggest a blood test. Between five and 30 minutes of sun exposure to your unprotected face, arms, legs or back between the hours of 10 a.m. A recent study has shown that healthy vitamin D levels during pregnancy may impact other aspects of your child’s early development including their social skills and co-ordination. Severe deficiency in children may result in soft skull or leg bones and their legs may look curved or bow-legged, which is a condition called rickets. If our levels are very low and we are severely deficient, we are at risk of developing weaker bones which is a condition known as osteomalacia. There aren't any visual signs of vitamin D deficiency. It’s important that our vitamin D levels aren’t low or our body won’t absorb the calcium we eat.
Vitamin D is extremely important for strong bones and teeth, as it helps us absorb the calcium we eat and it also controls the amount of calcium in our blood.
Our liver and kidneys then convert it into a form we can use. Vitamin D is made in our skin via direct exposure to sunlight.
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