Oireachtas report on Vitamin D

On Wednesday 7th April 2021 The Joint Committee on Health launched its Oireachtas Report on Vitamin D deficiency as a public health measure in Ireland.

The report recommends that public health measures are established to address Vitamin D deficiency in Ireland.

These public health measures are preventative in nature and aim to reduce the risk of respiratory and other illnesses such as osteoporosis.

The report recommends a daily Vitamin D supplementation of 20-25µg (800-1000IU)/day should be recommended to the entire adult population as a public health measure, with higher doses recommended for vulnerable groups under medical supervision.

Welcoming the publication of the report, Health Committee Chairman Seán Crowe TD said: “As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, international studies, and the experience of Finland in particular, show just how effective daily Vitamin D supplementation can be when it is implemented as part of an enhanced public health policy. This supplementation represents a safe, practical, and effective means of protecting human health.”

“This supplementation represents a safe, practical, and effective means of protecting human health.”

“The State needs to review preventative measures that might have led to fewer mortalities and lower morbidity. In that regard, the role of Vitamin D needs to be addressed as part of an enhanced public health policy to protect the population against respiratory infections and other illnesses. “

You can read the full report here: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/committee/dail/33/joint_committee_on_health/reports/2021/2021-04-07_report-on-addressing-vitamin-d-deficiency-as-a-public-health-measure-in-ireland_en.pdf

The FamilyD Vitamin D range has Vitamin D supplements tailor made to meet the needs of the entire family.

BabyD is our Vitamin D supplement designed specifically for infants from birth.

ToddlerD is our Vitamin D suitable for children aged 1+. ToddlerD is a VitaminD spray, making it easier for you to administer your childs daily dose of vitamin D. DailyD Everday spray is also suitable for children aged 5+.

DailyD is available in spray or capsule format and in a number of different strengths to suit your needs. DailyD offers products suited to different age groups, the lower dose Everyday spray is suitable from 5years +, while the higher doses are suitable for 12years+ or adults only, depending on the specific dose.

Our DailyD Vitamin D products match the recommendations lined out in the Oireachtas Report.

Here’s how to get your 800-1000IU dose:

4x sprays of Everyday Spray