Vitamin D3 Drops 20ml

These vitamin D3 drops provide 5µg (200iu) vitamin D3 per drop, in a base of virgin olive oil, with a mixture of natural vitamin E tocopherols (as an antioxidant). Tasteless and odourless, these drops are perfect for kids as well as adults who can't swallow tablets.

Vitamin D is made in the skin by the action of sunlight and this is the main source of vitamin D for most people. As little as 10% of our vitamin D intake comes from diet, the best sources being oily fish (salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel), red meat, liver and egg yolks. Margarine and some breakfast cereals may be 'fortified' with vitamin D but in small amounts.

Vitamin D plays many important roles in the body. It contributes to:

• - Normal blood calcium levels


• - Maintenance of normal bones, teeth & muscle function


• - Maintenance of normal function of the immune system


• - Has a role in the process of cell division

Those who are most at risk of low vitamin D status include:

• - Children and adolescents who spend little time outside


• - Pregnant and breastfeeding women


• - People aged 65 years+


• - People with darker skin- Asian, African, Afro-Caribbean and Middle East descent


• - People who cover most of their skin when outside


• - People who live in the UK and northern climates


• - Anyone who is housebound, office and night shift workers


• - People who are significantly overweight

How much vitamin D is safe to take?

Up to 1000iu (25µg) a day is often recommended, especially to maintain normal bone health. The Department of Health recommend that all pregnant and breastfeeding women should take a daily supplement containing 10µg (400iu) of vitamin D. Children aged 3 years and over can take up to 10µg (400iu) daily. Be aware of vitamin D being sold on the internet, where mega doses of vitamin D (50,000iu), are being offered as a daily dose and in bottles containing a year's supply!