by the Government and Minster for Health, Mr Javid
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vitamin-d-call-for-evidence/vitamin-d-call-for-evidence
This includes seeking views on improving vitamin D intake and status through diet and dietary supplements, particularly among at risk groups.
Current guidelines
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/
October to March, not enough in the UK
Supplement,10 micrograms a day will be enough for most people.
Do not take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day as it could be harmful.
Evidence of low vitamin D status
National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS)
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/ndns-results-from-years-9-to-11-2016-to-2017-and-2018-to-2019/ndns-results-from-years-9-to-11-combined-statistical-summary
4.2 Vitamin D
There was evidence of low vitamin D status,
(low plasma 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations in blood)
in all age groups.
Adults, 19 to 64 = 16%
Over 65 = 13%
Aged, 11 to 18 = 19%
Children, 4 to 10 = 2%
Mean vitamin D intakes from food sources were below the Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) of 10µg per day in all age groups
