Vitamin D is essential for supporting your bone health as it helps your body absorb calcium, an essential for healthy bones1.
With so many of us spending more time indoors, it can be tricky to get enough vitamin D to help maintain bone health over 30% of Australian adults have mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency1, which can lead to osteoporosis.
There are two forms of Vitamin D:
Vitamin D2
Vitamin D2 is from plant sources, and is found in fortified foods and supplements.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 is produced by sunlight on the skin, but is also found in other supplements.
Vitamin D also plays a role in supporting the growth and maintenance of your skeleton and regulating calcium levels in the blood1.
How can I increase my levels of Vitamin D?
If you’re not getting enough vitamin D from your diet alone, deliberate, careful sun exposure when the UV (ultraviolet) index is under 3 may be beneficial.
Your GP or Pharmacist may also recommend a vitamin supplement.
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This Pharmacist-only medication for the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency in adults and adolescents should be taken as directed by your Doctor or Pharmacist.
If you’re not sure if you need a Vitamin D supplement, please speak to your Doctor or Pharmacist before introducing one into your diet.
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References:
Healthy Bones Australia, Vitamin D & Bone Health, accessed 9 April 2025
2HealthDirect, Vitamin D and your health, accessed 9 April 2025