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Vitamin D

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Micronutrient deficiency common in type 2 diabetes

Micronutrient deficiency is common among people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

06 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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What a pain! Tackling muscle and joint issues

Cases of musculoskeletal conditions in the UK continue to rise, what advice pharmacy teams can offer to those suffering?

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Uptake of vitamin D still 'too low'

According to a new British Nutrition Foundation YouGov survey, more than two-thirds of adults are not aware of the recommendation to take the supplement between October and March. 

13 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Sun safety: Rays awareness

Many people will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors as summer beckons, so it is a good time to brush up on sun safety and minimising the risks of skin cancer.

19 May 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Viewpoint: To D or not to D in Covid?

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased severity of Covid-19 and greater risks of hospitalisation and death — so should supplementation become routine?

24 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Facing the flu challenge

Pharmacies are playing a key role in helping customers manage common winter ailments against the ever-present backdrop of Covid-19.

18 Dec 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Vitamin D use grows eight per cent during pandemic

The use of vitamin D has risen by eight per cent in the last 12 months, making it the fastest-growing vitamin in the supplements market.

22 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PHE issues vitamin D Coronavirus Update

Public Health England has updated its official advice on vitamin D supplements in the light of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

24 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Making sense of supplements

It can be confusing to know which supplements are suitable for different individuals, but pharmacy teams can help.

21 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Supply and demand

As diets change, find out how pharmacy teams can play an important role in vitamin guidance.

24 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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