Generally, “most people can benefit from vitamin D supplements in the autumn/winter months”, since we don't usually get enough sunlight to produce vitamin D ourselves in colder seasons.
“Those who are more susceptible to vitamin D deficiency include people with darker skin tones, breastfeeding women, babies between 0-1 years of age, older adults and those with limited sun exposure," says Claire, in addition to people with certain medical conditions such as obesity, cystic fibrosis or liver disease. “It is best to consult with your doctor, who may run some blood tests to assess your vitamin D levels.
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