Vitamin D is vital for your overall good health and wellbeing. It helps maintain your immune system and support strong bones, teeth and muscles, reducing your risk of osteoporosis. It aids the absorption and storage of calcium in your skeletal tissue, while regulating the cells which build and maintain your bones. There are two forms of Vitamin D most commonly found in your diet and supplements: Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3. Both are good for the same processes within your body. The difference is that Vitamin D3 is only found in animal-based sources, while D2 mainly comes from plant-based sources and fortified foods such as breakfast cereals.

Being in deficient in Vitamin D can put your health at risk. Signs you may be low in Vitamin D include: getting ill often, hair loss, joint and back pain, muscle weakness, tiredness and fatigue, low mood, impaired wound healing, poor sleep, and brain fog.

Vitamin D can be obtained by spending time in the sun, eating the right foods, and taking Vitamin D supplements such as oral capsules or intramuscular (IM) Booster Shot Injections.

Good dietary sources of Vitamin D include oily fish, red meat, fortified cereals, mushrooms and egg yolks.

Eating a healthy and balanced diet is crucial for maintaining your immune system. Vitamin C, B Vitamins, and minerals such as zinc and selenium, are particularly key in helping support normal immune function. Getting enough sleep is also important for keeping your immune system fighting fit.

Avoid smoking and passive smoke inhalation. This will aid in protecting your mucus membranes, nasal passages, mouth, throat, and lungs. Practice sensible alcohol consumption and avoid binge drinking also.

Make sure you get enough rest and sleep to keep your immune system healthy, and stay well-hydrated too.