Nothing Fishy (plant-based vitamin D3)

Vitamin D3 is a plant-based version to absorb calcium for healthy bones and teeth, and grow strong muscles. This is absorbed better than vegan D2, so look for D3 made from algae or lichen.

Nothing Fishy (use code ENGNF15 for 15% off first purchase) is a good brand, sold in  glass jars with compostable refills.

Vitamin D comes from the sunshine, so in England we benefit from a supplement in winter months. It’s fat-soluble so take with fatty foods (nuts, seeds) or with plant-based omega-3 supplements.

Read more on how to stay safe in the sun naturally (wash sun screen off before letting pets lick or kiss you, due to zinc oxide).

Check with GP before taking supplements if pregnant/nursing or on medication. Keep away from young children and pets. Recycle unwanted supplements/medicines at pharmacies (never flush down loo).

The supplements industry creates 1.8 billion plastic bottles each year, half containing animal-derived ingredients, causing the deaths of 24 billion creatures (many of them fish).