The NHS recommends Brits take vitamin D supplements in autumn and winter for bone health because the body cannot generate enough from sunshine

Vitamin D isn’t just for strong bones – it also helps regulate your immune system and prevent infections

The NHS recommends Brits take vitamin D supplements in autumn and winter for bone health because the body cannot generate enough from sunshine

On the NHS, some people are prescribed both vitamins if they are at risk of osteoporosis or a fracture, while others buy supplements in the belief they will prevent broken bones

A major new study has found a risk people thought they would be avoiding