Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, muscle function and immune function. Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. The classic vitamin D deficiency disease is rickets. Yet as fear of sun-exposure has grown and lifestyles have become more sedentary, exposure to the sun has dropped dramatically and vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of rickets has surged. The skin cannot create vitamin D if covered in sunscreen or clothing, it is thought that a sun cream with SPF15 will reduce the skin’s ability to synthesise vitamin D by more than 95%.Furthermore, many older people and those with dark skin or those who tend to wear more modest clothing are amongst the population groups that are most likely to suffer sub-optimal vitamin D levels.Dietary sources include fortified foods, eggs and fatty fish. This vtamin D supplement is extracted from mushrooms.IngredientsOrganic mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) 80mg, providing natural vitamin D2 400iu, in a base of organic alfalfa. Directions For UseAs a food supplement, 1-2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.