Often referred to as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin, vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients needed to support optimal immune function and maintaining healthy levels is vital for supporting the body’s ability to fight infection. In fact, it has recently been studied for its ability to reduce the risk of respiratory infections. Unlike most essential nutrients however, the main source of vitamin D isn’t food, but sunshine. Your bare skin produces vitamin D when it comes into contact with the sun’s rays, so risk of  deficiency is increased during the winter months and when spending prolonged time indoors.

Interested in having your employees levels tested?  The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.  Our wellbeing team visit you in your place of work and test employees during an appointment.  Results are sent directly to the employee within 5 working days.

For a copy of our Vitamin D fact sheet written by our nutriton team expert Auriol Moores or to book your visit, call - 0845 2263391/07957 331172 or email victoria@workplacehealthcare.co.uk

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