28/07/2025
Curious why your Mood & Mojo feel so good after a few days in the sun, compared to days spent inside?
Most people know Vitamin D is important for bone healthâŚbut what often gets missed is how essential it is for your mood, energy, immunity, and even your cholesterol (yes, low Vit. D is associated with elevated LDL).
Vitamin D deficiency is something I see often in clinic and even more so at this time of year.
Fatigue, low motivation, that flat or heavy feeling, and recurring infections so often ties back to low Vit. D
And despite this, itâs not a nutrient most GPs routinely test for even though:â¨
~ Itâs absorbed in the same part of the small intestine as iron (which â¨ISâ¨commonly tested for fatigue)â¨~ Absorption can be affected if youâre experiencing gastrointestinal inflammation, dysbiosis, chronic pain, or taking certain medications.
The good news? Sunshine is free đ
And habit-stacking it with a walk is one of the easiest health wins you can make.
Even 10â20 minutes a few times a week (while staying sunsmart) can help lift your levels, especially in winter when they naturally dip đŞŤ
And if your levels are already low (I like to see clients sitting around 100 nmol/L), a liquid vitamin D supplement can be a great option. Itâs absorbed sublingually (in the mouth) bypassing the digestive system and increasing levels more effectively.
So in a nutshell, the recipe for a Winter mood boost is as simple as: Sunshine + Movement.â¨
Sometimes, the simplest things really do make the biggest difference đđźâ¨
