Seven signs you’re deficient in vitamin D

With many not getting enough of the ‘sunshine vitamin’, we look at the telltale signs of deficiency and how to boost your levels. Vitamin D, the so-called “sunshine vitamin” as it’s produced in the skin during sun exposure, is one of the most important nutrients for our health, yet many of us are not getting enough of it. It is the one food supplement that the NHS in the UK recommends for adults, saying we should all consider taking it during the autumn and winter months.

(All children aged 4 and under are advised to supplement, too). But what are the signs that you might not be getting enough? 1. Tiredness.