I am currently under a consultant for a skin condition. He would like me to spend 3 weeks in the sun to get some vitamin D. Upshot is I cannot afford that so spend every moment I can out doors.
There are tablets etc. available but according to consultant they have many nasty side effects, in his words "it is worse than the lack of vitamin D "
Even on dull days you will get some benefit.
Interesting thought process. My son take these as a general supplement.
http://www.seven-seas.com/haliborange/general-health-products/vitamins-a-c-d
Contains RDA of Vit D. No side effects at all. Infact I cannot recall most child Vit D supplements to have any side effects other than a laxative effect if taken in excess.
My consultant says the vit D in over the counter medicines is very very low. What he was offering me was prescribed vit D and/or an injection. Those are what he says have side effects.
I did not like the options so followed what he said to the letter with cream/ointment for the leg wrapped in cling film 24/7 for 6 weeks solid replaced daily. For me it has worked I just have some skin discolouration left. I am now only on 6 mothly appointments but get as much sun as I can bare (not a sun lover). I prefer to be outside anyway.
I will add this what my consultant told me for my condition and my physical condition (not good)