Vitamin D Supplements

Vitamin D, commonly known as the sunshine vitamin, is one of the most essential nutrients for overall health and wellbeing. It contributes to the maintenance of strong and healthy bones, teeth, muscles, and immune system function.

You can safely take a vitamin D supplement daily, though it is of more importance during the darker winter months when sun exposure is limited.

Vitamin D is most commonly taken in the form of tablets, as vitamin D3. Our High Strength Vitamin D Tablets provide a highly bioavailable form, which is ideal for anyone looking to boost their overall intake, particularly during the winter months. We also offer a vegan alternative, Vegan Vitamin D3 Tablets.

The recommended daily amount of vitamin D is 5μg or 200 international units (IU) for adults. However, taking vitamin D in higher doses of up to 100μg or 4,000 IU per day from all sources is considered safe and unlikely to pose health risks by the European Food Safety Authority.

Dietary vitamin D is found in low amounts in many food sources, including fish liver oils, fatty fish, egg yolks, beef liver, sardines, and fortified foods such as orange juice and plant milks. However, vitamin D is best synthesised when our skin is exposed to sunlight.

Low vitamin D levels can lead to a loss of bone density and may lead to further health problems if left unaddressed. It's important to seek advice from your doctor if you feel you may be deficient or not getting enough vitamin D.