What vitamins should I take in winter in the UK?

The Department of Health and Social Care recommends that everyone in the UK should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D during autumn and winter. This is because it is difficult to get enough vitamin D from food alone, and the UK does not get enough sunlight for our bodies to make vitamin D between October and early March.

Living in Hull as well! Vitamin D is essential — I take 1000 IU daily from October to April. My GP also found I was low in B12 and iron from a routine blood test. Worth getting your levels checked rather than guessing which supplements you need.

This is an important general health question. We recommend speaking with your GP for personalised advice. You can also contact NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for urgent guidance, or visit nhs.uk for trusted health information. Please note: this is general health information, not a substitute for professional medical advice.