The best way to get vitamin D in your diet, according to experts

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Vitamin D is critical for bone health,” says Rosie Carr, dietitian at healthy eating plan Second Nature. open image in gallery Senior man experiencing lower back pain “The most common sign of a vitamin D deficiency would be aches in the muscles and bones,” highlights Dr Claire Gorman, consultant rheumatologist at Nuffield Health.”If vitamin D is very low and has been for a long period of time, you may start to get weakness in your muscles and this may cause difficulty walking.” It can also lead to osteoporosis. “Our appetite also decreases with age, reducing the opportunity to get sufficient calories, protein, and minerals to support bone health.” However, people of all ages can develop vitamin deficiencies. “One 25g steak, for example, contains around 15 IU of vitamin D, whilst 100g of braised beef ribs contains approximately 27IU.” Salmon “Salmon and other oily fish are good sources of vitamin D and are rich in protein, which will also support our bone health,” explains Carr.