I started taking 2p pill each day and felt awake for the first time in months

THE VITAMIN IS HELPS TO REGULATE THE AMOUNT OF CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE IN THE BODY 05:30, 03 Feb 2025 At this point in my life, it feels as though being tired is a core part of my personality.

This is even more so the case throughout the winter months when the cold and dark days seem to slump on for eternity. But it turns out there may be a cheap solution to this feeling - one

shared by many when they are deprived of the sun. Vitamin D supplements are said to help those who take it each day feel more awake. It regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body,

which are essential for healthy bones, teeth, and muscles. It also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties that support immune health, muscle function, and brain

cell activity. GET BREAKING NEWS ON BIRMINGHAMLIVE WHATSAPP And at around 2p per tablet - I decided to give them a go. Bottles of vitamin D tablets can be purchased at most stores including

supermarkets. I bought a bottle of 150 soft gel tablets from Home Bargains for £3.69 and began taking them straight away. And within just a few days, I felt myself being more awake and alert

without the notorious groggy feeling that this time of year so frequently brings. Article continues below It is worth saying that a placebo effect may have been the reason, but even so at

2p per tablet it is not worth worrying about. And even the government recommends taking the supplement during autumn and winter. A statement on the NHS website reads: "Government advice

is that everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter. People at high risk of not getting enough vitamin D, all children aged 1 to 4, and all

babies (unless they're having more than 500ml of infant formula a day) should take a daily supplement throughout the year." You can also get vitamin D from certain foods. The NHS

continued: "From about late March/early April to the end of September, most people should be able to make all the vitamin D they need from sunlight. "The body creates vitamin D

from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors. But between October and early March, we do not get enough vitamin D from sunlight. Vitamin D is also found in a small number of foods."

Sources include: * oily fish – such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel * red meat * liver (avoid liver if you are pregnant) * egg yolks * fortified foods – such as some fat spreads

and breakfast cereals Article continues below Always consult a medical professional if you have concerns about your health.