Vitamin D Supplements & Tablets

When you shop with Vitabiotics, you’ll find high-quality vitamin D supplements in a choice of strengths and formats to suit different ages and needs. You can also enjoy great value with 3 for 2 across selected products, free UK delivery on qualifying orders, and earn Rewards Points with every purchase to save instantly on your next order.

Vitamin D has multiple functions and benefits that are probably wider ranging than any other vitamin. New global research shows that the health benefits of this nutrient stretch well beyond bone health. There is increasing evidence for the beneficial effects from dietary vitamin D which has shown benefits for its contribution to: 

• Maintenance of normal bones and teeth
• Normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
• Normal muscle function
• Normal blood calcium levels
• Normal function of the immune system
• The process of cell division

We get most of our vitamin D from the sun, as it’s produced by our body when our skin is exposed to sunlight. It can be very hard to obtain enough vitamin D from exposure to sunlight in winter, which is why the UK Department of Health recommends that everyone should consider taking a vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter. 

Learn more from our guide to The Main Sources of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D can be found in several different food and drink groups, including fish (such as salmon, herring, halibut, canned tuna and sardines), fish liver oils, egg yolk, mushrooms (maitake mushrooms, portabella mushrooms and chanterelle mushrooms), fortified milk (cow’s milk, almond milk and soy milk), butter, margarine, fortified orange juice, some fortified cereals and some fortified yogurts. Read our blog to find out more about Vitamin D Foods.

Both vitamin D tablets and gummies can provide vitamin D3, so the best format depends on your personal preference and needs. Tablets are a convenient choice for everyday supplementation, while gummies can be a useful alternative if you prefer a chewable format.

When choosing a vitamin D supplement, consider the strength and format that best suits you. Vitabiotics offers vitamin D3 tablets and gummies in different strengths, including 400 IU (10µg), 1000 IU (25µg), and 2000 IU (50µg), so you can choose an option that fits your needs.

In the UK, the UK Department of Health recommends babies from birth to one year of age take a daily supplement containing 8.5-10µg of vitamin D.* Additionally, children aged 1-4 years should be given a daily supplement containing 10µg of vitamin D throughout the year. Plus, everyone, including children aged over 4 years, should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10µg of vitamin D, especially during the autumn and winter. 

Source: www. NHS.uk.

*Unless they are drinking 500ml or more of infant formula a day, as infant formula has vitamins added to it.

Read more About Vitamin D Levels in our handy guide.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, so it is better absorbed when consumed alongside a meal or snack that includes some healthy fats. There is no scientific consensus about which time of day is best to take vitamin D but some people prefer not to take it during the evening.

IU stands for International Units, which is a measure of the amount of vitamin D. This amount can also be measured in micrograms (μg), which is 1,000 times smaller than a milligram (mg). One microgram of vitamin D is equal to 40 IU, so a vitamin D 1000iu tablet would contain 25 micrograms of vitamin D and a vitamin D 2000iu tablet would contain 50 micrograms.

Vitamin D contributes to  the normal function of the immune system, the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, as well as the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus in the body. It also plays a role in supporting normal muscle function and the process of cell division.

The UK Department of Health has stated how important vitamin D is by recommending that everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a supplement containing vitamin D during the autumn and winter (Source: www.nhs.uk). This is especially important during the months from September to March, as we don’t get enough vitamin D from sunlight and it’s difficult to get enough vitamin D from food alone.

The UK Department of Health has stated how important Vitamin D is by recommending that everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a supplement containing vitamin D especially during the autumn and winter (Source: www.nhs.uk). This is especially important during the months from September to March, as we do not get enough Vitamin D from sunlight and it is difficult to get enough Vitamin D from food alone.

Yes, our products are carefully formulated to contain precise, safe levels of Vitamin D. Some people also have underlying medical conditions that may limit or increase the level of Vitamin D they should take – if in doubt, speak to your doctor.

Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin that is involved in many important functions in the body. There are two major types of Vitamin D: D2 and D3 (cholecalciferol). D2 is produced by plants and fungi, and is commonly used in fortified foods. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D, and is  found in  Vitabiotics supplements, because it is the specific form made in the human body as our skin produces vitamin D3 naturally when exposed to sunlight.

Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is involved in the normal function of the immune system, the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, as well as the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. It also plays a role in normal muscle function and the process of cell division. Read more about the benefits of vitamin D3 here.

Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops, suitable from birth to 4 years, provide 10µg of vitamin D, as recommended by the Department of Health, in a natural olive oil base.

For kids aged 3-7 years,Wellkid Peppa Pig Vitamin D gummies provide 10µg of vitamin D (as D3 400IU) per two gummies,  in an easily chewable, vegan gummy with a delicious strawberry flavour.

Wellkid Marvel Vitamin D is suitable for kids aged 7-14 and provides a slightly higher level at 12.5µg of vitamin D (per two gummies) in a delicious chewable strawberry flavour, vegan gummy.

Vitamin D is an important consideration for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The UK Department of Health recommends all adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, consider taking a supplement of vitamin D especially during the autumn and winter (Source: www.nhs.uk). Our entire Pregnacare range includes this vital vitamin as part of a comprehensive formula.

For women who are looking to conceive, Pregnacare Conception includes 20µg of vitamin D per tablet (as D3 800IU), based on the latest independent scientific research using Pregnacare itself. Pregnacare Conception also includes zinc which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.

For during your pregnancy, Pregnacare Max offers the most comprehensive support from the Pregnacare range for you and your developing baby. It includes 10µg of vitamin D (as D3 400IU) per 2 tablets. It also includes L-methylfolate, a more advanced form of folic acid. Folic acid contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.

In our postnatal supplement range, both Pregnacare New Mum and Pregnacare Breastfeeding include 10µg of vitamin D (as D3 400IU) per 2 tablets. They also include the vital mineral calcium. Calcium and vitamin D contributes to normal teeth and bones.

Yes. Vitamin D3 supplements provide the same form of vitamin D that your body naturally makes when your skin is exposed to sunlight. They’re also a reliable and consistent way to maintain your vitamin D intake throughout the year, including during the winter months when sunlight in the UK isn’t usually strong enough for your body to make enough vitamin D. Unlike getting vitamin D from the sun, supplements don’t expose your skin to UV rays or increase the risk of sun damage.