![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dr-michael-mosley-says-everyone-in-the-uk-should-be-taking-this-key-supplement/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1_close-up-hand-on-is-pouring-drug-tablets-in-his-hand-and-Holding-Pill-in-Hand.jpg&description=Dr Michael Mosley has said that almost everyone should be taking vitamin D supplements between October and March because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make the nutrient Supermarket shelves are jam-packed with essential supplements, from protein powders to probiotics, making it difficult to work out which vitamins are vital for our bodies. To make things a little easier, Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the one nutrient that he says "almost everyone in the UK" should be taking - and it's not vitamin C. During a recent Q&A session on Mumsnet, the TV doctor outlined the one supplement that should definitely be added to your medical cabinet. He responded to a question on the forum, which read: "Is there a need to take supplements, or is it possible to get all necessary vitamins and minerals from one's diet, and still keep a healthy weight?" Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE Dr Mosley highlighted the importance of taking vitamin D every day, especially during the autumn and winter months. He explained: "Although, at the moment, you will be topping up your vitamin D levels every time you go outside, the NHS recommends that almost everyone in the UK should be taking vitamin D between October and March, and those with a darker skin should be taking it year round." The main role of vitamin D is to help regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. The body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when spending time outdoors and by eating a balanced diet. Healthline recommends aiming to get between 10 to 30 minutes of midday sunlight, several times per week. From late March to the end of September, most people should be able to make all the vitamin D they need from sunlight. However, the sun can be a rare sight between October and early March, leaving many in need of other sources of the nutrient. The NHS explains:){kind=link}
Dr Michael Mosley has said that almost everyone should be taking vitamin D supplements between October and March because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make the nutrient
Supermarket shelves are jam-packed with essential supplements, from protein powders to probiotics, making it difficult to work out which vitamins are vital for our bodies.
To make things a little easier, Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the one nutrient that he says “almost everyone in the UK” should be taking – and it’s not vitamin C.
During a recent Q&A session on Mumsnet, the TV doctor outlined the one supplement that should definitely be added to your medical cabinet.
He responded to a question on the forum, which read: “Is there a need to take supplements, or is it possible to get all necessary vitamins and minerals from one’s diet, and still keep a healthy weight?”