Vitamin D 4,000 IU Tablets, Maximum Strength Vitamin D3 Supplement, 365 Easy to Swallow Tablets - Full Year Supply

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It also states there is no evidence taking extra vitamin D will reduce the risk of the coronavirus. Fat malabsorption syndromesg. coeliac disease, lactose intolerance and cystic fibrosis – result in an inability to absorb vitamin D from the gut. The same problem occurs after bariatric surgery.

However, caution is needed. The available evidence comes from observational studies only, and these do not prove causation. High levels of vitamin D can be harmful.With different options to choose from, the best vitamin D supplement for you will depend on everything from your age and level of deficiency, to how you want to take your supplement – but the most important thing is to take it regularly, to ensure your vitamin D remains at a good level. Read more about vitamin D In the UK, cows' milk is generally not a good source of vitamin D because it is not fortified, as it is in some other countries. How much vitamin D do I need? This is why the NHS recommends that between October and March, everyone above the age of one takes a daily supplement containing 10mcg (micrograms) of vitamin D (confusingly, sometimes also written as 10μg, or 400IU – International Units). This is because vitamin D plays a key role in immune and bone health, and in the UK you can't get enough from the sun between October and March. It's also hard to get enough from diet alone. Vitamin D: key facts Do not take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day as it could be harmful. This applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly, and children aged 11 to 17 years.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. In contrast to water-soluble vitamins, your body has no easy way to get rid of fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin D toxicity is treatable, but severe cases may eventually cause kidney failure, irregular heartbeat, and calcification of soft tissues such as arteries ( 5). Vitamin D is very important for bone health and has been linked with immune function and protection against certain cancers ( 9, 10).But between October and early March we do not make enough vitamin D from sunlight. Read more about vitamin D and sunlight. The most traditional way to take supplements, vitamin D tablets are great for those with established supplement routines. There is some disagreement on how much vitamin D is optimal for health. Other experts, such as the Endocrine Society, say that the desired range is 40–60 ng/mL ( 11). Gummies and chews are popular, but watch out for added sugar, and for high salt levels in soluble versions.