It's the supplement we ALL need in winter. Now a top scientist reveals which vitamin D products really will give you a boost - and which are a waste of money, FREE in the Your Health newsletter

It's the vital vitamin we need for healthy bones, teeth and muscles.

Vitamin D, known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is produced when our skin is exposed to sunlight.

In the cold, dark winter months, however, we don't make enough. That's why ALL adults in the UK are advised to take a 10mcg supplement every day from now until March.

But with so many options, from pills to patches, drops to drink shots, which ones give you the biggest boost for your buck – and which are a waste of your money?

We asked a leading scientist to give his expert verdict on a range of popular products. 

From why a bigger dose isn't always better to the best-value options, his fascinating answers, found in the Your Health newsletter, will help keep you well this winter!

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