Yes, Vitamin C and D can be taken together. In fact, these two vitamins complement each other very well and can help to boost your immune system. Vitamin C and D are often found together in multivitamins or can be taken side-by-side for boosting energy and immunity, particularly against sinus and lung infections.
What supplements can’t be taken together?
Some vitamins and supplements when taken together can have a negative impact on your health. For example, if you take vitamin D and E, it can make it more difficult for your body to absorb vitamin K, which can affect your blood’s ability to clot properly. Taking both Zinc and Calcium together is not recommended either as it can stop your body from absorbing Calcium effectively potentially resulting in anaemia and bone defects.
What is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is essential for keeping your body healthy, it prevents diseases like scurvy and protects your body’s cells. Otherwise known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C also helps maintain healthy skin, which is why it’s often found in skin care products. Its other benefits include maintaining the health of your blood vessels, bones and cartilage whilst helping to heal wounds.
Vitamin C occurs naturally in lots of commonly found in fruits, such as citrus fruits, oranges, strawberries and blackcurrants. It’s also found in some vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, peppers and brussel sprouts.
Am I Vitamin C Deficient?
Vitamin C deficiency can cause a number of symptoms - the most extreme of these is Scurvy. If you are Vitamin C deficient then you might be more likely to bruise easily, you might have bleeding gums and dental issues. A vitamin C deficiency can also cause dry hair and skin and anaemia.
If you’re concerned that you have a Vitamin C deficiency, we advise contacting your GP who will assess your symptoms and may need to take a blood test for conclusive results.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is important for your body’s overall health, it helps your body to absorb calcium and regulate phosphate in your body. Vitamin D key player in maintaining strong and healthy bones.
Vitamin D is made through exposure to sunlight and is also found in some foods, like oily fish, red meat and egg yolks. The amount of exposure to daylight is limited in the UK between October and March, and most people don’t get the amount of exposure they need to get enough Vitamin D. It’s estimated 1 in 6 people in the UK have less than optimal levels of Vitamin D.
Am I Vitamin D Deficient?
Vitamin D deficiency can cause a number of symptoms. In children, Vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone deformities and, in extreme cases, diseases like rickets. Other more common symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency include physical symptoms such as tiredness and fatigue, bone pain, hair loss, muscle weakness and slow wound healing. It can also cause mental symptoms like depression, anxiety, poor mood and poor-quality sleep.
Similarly to a Vitamin C deficiency, your GP can help to diagnose a Vitamin D deficiency.
How Can Royal Oak Health Help?
Here at Royal Oak Health, we have over 25 years of experience in manufacturing high quality food supplements. Our Vitamin D3 2000iu capsules are designed to support healthy bones, muscles and help boost mood and cognitive function and our Potassium Gluconate with Vitamin C benefits from a variety of health benefits. Explore or range of products today or contact us if you have any queries.
