Vitamin D mistake every Indian makes unknowingly: Why 15 minutes in the sun may not be enough

A better approach is to stop thinking, “More vitamin D must be better.”

The goal is adequate vitamin D, not the highest possible number. Sunlight, food, lifestyle and supplements all have a place, but supplementation should match an individual’s needs.

As Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital Parel, Mumbai, explains, “getting more Vitamin D doesn’t always equal the best result.” For people who may be deficient, checking levels and taking supplements under medical guidance can be safer than guessing.