Vitamin D is one of the few vitamins that is not predominantly obtained from our diet, as it is mostly created in the body from exposure to sun. Given that we are at the end of summer you would expect our levels should be optimal for going into the winter months. However, given the power of the New Zealand sun sensible Kiwi’s will have been busy with the sunscreen, which means many people in this country may have missed out on topping up on their vitamin D levels. Going into winter is it a problem if our vitamin D levels are not at optimal levels? What does this vitamin do for us?

There are actually 3 key areas where vitamin D has an important role. These are in bone health, immune support and mental wellness.