“The recommended daily amount of vitamin D for adults aged between 19 and 70 is 15 mcg which is 600 IU or International Units, a unit used to measure vitamins. It’s really common to take vitamin D supplements, especially as many of us will not get enough vitamin D from sunlight or food alone.”
Vitamin D naturally comes from the Sun (Getty Stock Image)
Jana added that it’s crucial not to take too much vitamin D, because it can ‘build up in your body’.
She said: “Don’t take too much vitamin D. Because it’s a fat soluble vitamin it can build up in your body easier than other vitamins.
