Manchester and Carlisle among the highest levels of vitamin D, study claims

Stirling, Carlisle and Manchester are among the most likely to be in this world.

A team from the University of Manchester, D-effective UVB rays, ozone and aerosol levels before coming to their conclusion.

In 2018, compared to those in Scotland, those living in the United Kingdom are thought to be more experienced than others.

For this month, Carlisle is predicted to have the lowest levels of vitamin D of all the cities in England, while Bangor is expected to see the least in Wales. Stirling will be able to see the best of all in Great Britain.

Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, and is needed to help keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy, according to the NHS.

Ann Webb, Professor of Atmospheric Radiation at the University of Manchester, said: "The badysis we have done for the UK in 2018 confirms the overall trend that UVB in sunlight decreases will have a direct impact on the ability to make vitamin D of the population at each location.

"There are many other factors that influence each individual's circulating 25OHD, which determines vitamin D status. These include the amount of time spent in the sun, the color of their skin and the amount of skin exposure, but the greatest source of the vitamin for sun exposure. "

The research was undertaken by Vitamins in a bid to make the nation aware of the importance of vitamin D, after studies shown in one of five adults and one sixth of children have low levels.

Although they are accumulated over the summer, these studies are not sufficient.

To brighten up Stirling, which only enjoys 38 per cent of the vitamin D-effective UVB of popular Spanish sunshine resort Marbella, Boots Vitamins brought a pop-up beach to the city.

Locals were offered vitamin D supplements at the beach to help get them through the final weeks of winter.

Katrina Doulos, 38, who lives in Stirling and visited the beach said: "It's not surprising Stirling was found at the lowest levels of vitamin D. It's always dark and dank here, we do not see enough of the sunshine."

"Bone density develops at 30 years old; from spokesperson Parminder Kaur. "While vitamin D is found in small amounts such as oily fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines, and red meat and egg yolks, it is It is difficult to get vitamin D from food alone, especially during the autumn and winter months.

"This is why it is recommended by the Department of Health to consider taking 10mcg daily supplement."

SWNS