Vitamin D is the only supplement recommended in UK health guidelines and the British Menopause Society. In 2020, researchers “discovered” that post-menopausal women often don’t have enough vitamin D. Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. Too little vitamin D can lead to bone problems, like osteoporosis, and muscle weakness in adults. According to the British Menopause Society, the only dietary supplement recommended for women in perimenopause and menopause is a daily 10mcg or 400IU vitamin D supplement
