Why is Vitamin D important?
Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus from the gut (bowel) and this is essential for healthy bones and for allowing muscles to function properly. Experiencing deficiency therefore causes problems with bones and muscles. It also plays a role in the nervous system and immune system.
Vitamin D Injections and Testing available at The Nurse Clinic
The body produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, so the amount in your skin will depend on the time of year. This is why Vitamin D is often referred to as the sunshine vitamin.
It is common for many people in the UK to be low in vitamin D, especially during the winter months, therefore they can benefit from testing and supplementing their diets with injections.
If you feel you could benefit from this, book an appointment to start enjoying the benefits
What is included in your appointment?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Aching bones
- Weak muscles
- Feeling low
- Constant coughs and colds
- Gut problems
- Oily fish (tuna, mackerel, salmon)
- Eggs
- Dairy products (milk, cheese)
- Beef liver
- Fortified foods (cereal, breads, juices)
It’s a steroid hormone produced from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to the sun. It is also a fat soluble vitamin.
There are 2 types of Vitamin D.
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Found in some animal foods, like fatty fish and egg yolks.
- Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Found in some plants, mushrooms, and yeasts.
Of the two, D3 (cholecalciferol) seems to be almost twice as effective at increasing blood levels of vitamin D as D2 (ergocalciferol)
Injections can be given every 6 months to avoid deficiency. It is also recommended take oral supplements.
No. Not everyone can have Vitamin D injections. The following conditions and scenarios are not suitable for Vitamin D Injections.
Pregnancy
Hypercalcaemia
Hyperparathyroidism (exacerbates hypercalcaemia)
Malignancy
Hypoparathyroidism (inhibits PTH production, may lower calcium levels)
Renal stones
Renal failure/dialysis (hypermagnesemia)
People taking Digoxin, Verapamil, Thiazide Diuretics
Previous allergic reaction to Vitamin D Injections
Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the UK. The following factors can contribute:
- Age
- Liver or kidney disease
- Cold climates
- Using sunscreen
- Dark skin tones
- Improving muscle strength.
- Keeping the immune system strong, helping to fight off infections.
- Protecting against certain cancers (evidence is not strong but there is some evidence of potential benefit in reducing bladder, brain, bowel and skin cancers).
- Reducing the risk of falls.
- Helping to stave off depression and low mood.
- Keeping energy levels normal.
If you choose to take vitamin D supplements, 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. This applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children aged 11 to 17 years.
Children aged 1 to 10 years should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day. Infants under 12 months should not have more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) a day.
Some people have medical conditions that mean they may not be able to safely take as much. If in doubt, you should consult your doctor.
We offer Intravenous (IV) Vitamins aswell as Injections.
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