Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins we can supplement due to the fact that it is virtually impossible to eat your way out of deficiency. The vast majority of the vitamin D our bodies require is produced by our skins unprotected exposure to the sun.
With increasingly indoor lifestyles and suncare regime now the norm, we are simply not getting enough Vitamin D.
The new advice from Public Health England is that adults and children over the age of one should take a daily Vitamin D supplement containing 10mcg (400IU) of vitamin D, to protect bone and muscle health particularly during autumn and winter.
People who have a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency are being advised to take a supplement all year round.
At-risk groups include:
- Older individuals aged 65 or over
- All pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Infants and young children under 5
- People with little or no exposure to the sun
- People with darker skin
BetterYou™ is supporting Vitamin D Awareness Week to help raise awareness of the UK’s Vitamin D pandemic.
They have launched a website vitamindawarenessweek which is packed with lots of information. The aim of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness of the potential health issues surrounding low Vitamin D levels.
According to NICE statistics, Vitamin D deficiency affects over 10 million people in the UK alone, with 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 5 children suffering from this easily resolvable pandemic.
BetterYou™ are highlighting the common symptoms of vitamin D deficiency and asking people to fight their Vitamin D-mons, by taking a daily dose of Vitamin D. They believe year-round supplementation to ensure that levels do not drop to insufficient or deficient levels.
It’s difficult for us to get enouh Vitamin D from food alone, the best source is through our skin’s exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’.
The British summer is so unpredictable and even on days when the sun is out, we don’t go out without sun protection – therefore preventing the UVB rays from penetrating the skin.
Even with regular sun exposure, the amount of Vitamin D your body absorbs depends on many factors including where you live, the time of day, the duration you spend outside and the colour of your skin. If you’re dark skinned like me, you need more sun exposure to make vitamin D than if you’re fair skinned.
The BetterYou™ range of DLux sprays comes in a range of dosage strengths for people of all ages including infants, juniors, adults and pregnant women using natural ingredients and flavourings.
BetterYou™ DLuxInfant Vitamin D Oral Spray (15ml | £5.95)
BetterYouTM DLuxInfant Vitamin D Oral Spray is specially formulated for children under 3 years. The gentle combination of coconut oil and vitamin D deliver this vital vitamin directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
The tiny droplets absorb quickly in your child’s mouth providing faster nutrient absorption than tablets or capsules… guaranteed.
- Each spray delivers 400IU (10μg) of bioavailable vitamin D3
- Simple and pure formulation
- Better absorption than tablets, guaranteed
- Supports bone and teeth development
- Contributes to a healthy immune system
There is no need to take with food or water and DLuxInfant’s 100% natural, tooth kind formula is perfect for kids to boost their vitamin D levels quickly and easily.
BetterYou™ DLuxJunior Daily vitamin D oral spray (15ml | £6.25)
BetterYou™ DLuxJunior Vitamin D Oral Spray is a faster, more effective way to boost your child’s vitamin levels, suitable for all children aged 3 years and above.
Specially formulated for children aged 3 years and above, the spray delivers vitamin D directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
Each spray produces a plume of tiny droplets which are quickly absorbed in your child’s mouth, providing faster vitamin D absorption than tablets or capsules… guaranteed.
- Each spray delivers 400IU (10μg) of bioavailable vitamin D3
- Better absorption than tablets, guaranteed
- Supports bone and teeth development
- Contributes to a healthy immune system
- Great natural peppermint flavour
BetterYou™ DLux3000 Daily Vitamin D Oral Spray (15ml | £7.95)
BetterYou™ DLux3000 is an optimum strength daily oral vitamin D spray. Specially formulated to deliver vitamin D directly into the bloodstream bypassing the digestive system.
The tiny droplets absorb quickly in your mouth providing faster nutrient absorption than tablets or capsules… guaranteed.
- Each spray delivers 3000IU (75μg) of bioavailable vitamin D3
- Better absorption than tablets, guaranteed
- Supports bones, teeth and a healthy immune system
- 100 daily doses per bottle
- Natural peppermint flavour
- Recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding
I love how convenient these sprays are, they are easy to use and portable. They don’t need to be taken with food or water and can be taken at any time of the day.
My kids absolutely love taking their Vitamin D spray, they call it ‘sweetie’ spray. They love the taste so no fuss involved, just one daily spray in their mouth or on the inside of the cheek.
The DLuxInfant spray has a strawberry flavour while the DLux Junior and DLux 3000 have a refreshing peppermint flavour. They are really good value for money as you get 100 sprays per pack.
BetterYou have some amazing offers for the whole family with 20% off all vitamin D oral sprays** during Vitamin D Awareness Week
** Ends 29 October 2017, valid on all BetterYou Vitamin D Oral Sprays.
There’s also something extra and fun for the little ones…
Free Vitamin D Sticker Reward Chart with every purchase of DLuxJunior and DLuxInfant*
* 1 Reward Chart per unit purchased. Reward Charts are automatically added to your order on dispatch. While stocks last, offer ends 29th October 2017.
Visit www.vitaminawarenessweek.co.uk and help spread the message #VitaminDAwarenessWeek
Lola ♡
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. I received the DLux sprays featured for review purposes. As always I give honest, unbiased reviews of products I receive.