Mr.B-Campag
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Interesting, and surprising, that 6 or 7 (from a quick count) people on this thread - including myself - report that they tested low for vitamin D, or are at least taking it on medical advice.
I was surprised when I tested low as I generally think I have a decent diet, including oily fish. I am, however, pretty assiduous about avoiding exposure to sunlight. I always cover my arms, use loads of factor 50, only wear shorts for cycling, wear a hat and so on if it's sunny.
Not exactly a scientific sample, but I found it surprising.
See the post above yours from yello. Also on the pod Spector notes how low vitamin d levels (again however defined) are common in Australia as everyone smothers themselves in suncream and/or avoid the sun completely. Assuming you're in the UK the precautions you are taking sound excessive (and I say that as someone with light skin and freckles).
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