Category Archives: Vitamin D

For many New Zealanders, the year begins with a health goal such as improving fitness, eating better, or seeing the numbers on the scale change. While well-intentioned, these goals are often based on assumptions of our health rather than an understan...

The first Monday back after the holidays can be exhausting. Your brain is still in holiday mode and can’t quite remember who you are, what you do, or why your inbox exists. And for many people, that “Monday morning” feeling doesn’t disappear after a...

Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies in New Zealand And How At-Home Testing Can Help Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, even after a good night’s sleep? If you’re constantly battling fatigue, low mood, or lingering aches, the cause might not...

How Does Vitamin D Deficiency Happen? And What to Do About It Feeling tired, achy, or generally low in mood or energy? You might be experiencing the effects of a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is essential for bones, immunity, and energy, but...

The Vitamin D Deficiency test created by Smith BioMed is an at-home test that quickly tells you if you are vitamin D deficient or not. Our easy-to-use and accurate at-home tests can give you a result in 10 minutes, giving you the freedom of not havin...

Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," plays a crucial role in maintaining our health. It supports bone health, boosts the immune system, and even affects mood and energy levels. Despite its importance, misconceptions about vitamin D...

Vitamin D is talked about a lot. We all know that we need it but do we truly know what we need it for? It’s also well known that we get most of our Vitamin D from sunlight, but are there any other ways we get what we need? We want to take you thro...

When it’s winter, many of us find ourselves bundled up indoors basking in the warmth of our homes. While winter brings a sense of coziness, it also brings a risk of Vitamin D deficiency. Is there really a link between the winter season and Vitamin...

Vitamin D is a crucial and multifunctional nutrient that plays a vital role in various aspects of our health. It is often referred to as the "sunshine Vitamin" as our skin can produce it after sunlight exposure. Key reasons we need Vitamin D Bone H...