Vitamin D warning as doctor says 'don't take' this much

A doctor has issued a warning about taking a common supplement this winter (Image: Getty)

A health expert has issued a warning about a popular winter supplement that could potentially damage your wellbeing. The doctor cautioned that taking too much of this common vitamin could actually make your bones more fragile.

Countless Brits rely on dietary supplements to achieve their daily vitamin and mineral intake. While a nutritious, balanced diet should supply all the nutrients your body requires, supplements can sometimes be needed to bridge nutritional shortfalls.

This is especially true for vitamin D, which our bodies manufacture when we're in sunlight. As a result, the NHS recommends taking it as a supplement throughout autumn and winter when sunshine hours are reduced.

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