Everyone in UK told to start taking daily pill next month

The UK is expected to see a push toward daily vitamin D supplements starting October 1, according to government health guidance cited in the report. Experts note that during summer most people can obtain enough vitamin D from sunlight, but as darker months approach, deficiency risks rise. Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphate levels, supporting bones, teeth and muscles, with shortages linked to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. The NHS guidance recommends 10 micrograms (mcg) daily for children aged one to four and adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, and 8.5–10 mcg for babies up to one year.