Quantity: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Add to favourites Description Ideal for those who are unable to swallow tabletsSupports bone and immune system healthGreat tasting, natural orange flavour Our Vitamin D3 liquid drops are quickly absorbed, has a great tasting orange flavour and is suitable for Vegetarians. You can also alter the amount taken daily to provide you with the specific level of Vitamin D you require. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is produced by the skin when in contact with sunlight. In the UK, our skin isn't able to make vitamin D from winter sunlight (November to March) as the sunlight hasn't got enough UVB (ultraviolet B) radiation, making vitamin D supplements even more important. Vitamin D contributes to the: Normal absorption /utilisation of calcium and phosphorus Normal blood calcium levels Maintenance of normal bonesMaintenance of normal muscle function Maintenance of normal teethNormal function of the immune systemRole in the process of cell division
Nutritional Information There is no nutritional information for this product Product Information Each serving 4 drops contains: Vitamin D 10µg (400 I.U.) 200% RDA Each serving (10 drops) contains Vitamin D 25µg (1,000 I.U.) 500% RDA Additional Info Directions: Take four to ten drops daily, preferably with a meal. Can be mixed in your favourite beverage, or consumed directly from the dropper. Ingredients: Sunflower Seed Oil, Natural Orange Flavouring, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopherol). Free from: No Artificial Colours, Flavours or Sweeteners. No added Sugar or Salt. No Milk, No Lactose, No Soya, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish, No Porcine. Advisory information: Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medications or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or healthcare professional before us Description Delivers 3000iu of vitamin D3 in every spray
100 sprays per bottle Suitable for those on vegetarian & coeliac diets BetterYou Dlux 3000 Vitamin D Oral Spray contains Vitamin D, which is essential for normal teeth and bones, and important for a healthy immune system. This convenient spray is formulated to deliver vitamin D directly into the bloodstream, providing an alternative to taking tablets. *A recent government commissioned report says that everyone over the age of one should have a daily intake of Vitamin D of 10ug per day* Additional Info Product Video: Directions: Take one spray daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Research has found that underneath the tongue or on the inside of the cheek are the best areas for absorption. Does not have to be taken with food or at a set time of day, find a time that fits best with your daily routine. This has been formulated as an ambient spray and does not require refrigeration. Ingredients: Purified water, xylitol (natural sweetener), acacia gum (natural stabiliser), cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 in coconut oil), sunflower lecithin (tricalcium phosphate, rice flour), citric acid, natural preservative: potassium sorbate, peppermint oil.
Officially approved by the Vegetarian Society. Free from: Gluten and wheat free. Advisory information: Supplements should not replace a healthy diet and exercise. Keep out of reach of children.We delete content if it doesn’t meet the requirements in our Terms & Conditions. We sometimes need to review content before it’s published to make sure it meets the requirements in our Terms & Conditions. We delete content if it doesn’t meet the requirements in our Terms & Conditions. We sometimes need to review content before it’s published to make sure it meets the requirements in our Terms & Conditions.Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and to control the amount of calcium in our blood. It is important at every stage of life, but especially for rapidly growing infants and teenagers and for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Most people get little Vitamin D in their diet. Only a few natural foods such as oily fish and eggs (20 – 40 units per egg) contain significant amounts of Vitamin D.
A few foods are fortified with small amounts of Vitamin D (e.g. some yoghurts and breakfast cereals). All formula milks are fortified, but plain cow’s milk is not fortified in the UK. Breast milk generally contains little Vitamin D. Sunshine is the main source of Vitamin D. However, Vitamin D can only be made in our skin by exposure to sunlight when the sun is high in the sky. Therefore in most of the UK from November to March, and in Scotland from October to April, Vitamin D can not be made from sunshine. A daily dose of 400 units Vitamin D is safe for all age groups, and is consistent with the recommendations of the UK Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) (1), the National Osteoporosis Society (2) the British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group (BPABG) (3) and a Global consensus statement based on a recent literature review (4). Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should take 400 units daily. If a breastfeeding mother was not taking these supplements, or is known to be deficient herself, her baby should start Vitamin D supplements soon after birth.
A healthy term baby born to a mother who is taking appropriate supplements can wait until a month of age before starting supplements. The recommended dose for babies is 300 – 400 units daily. Note: A dose of 10 micrograms of Vitamin D is 400 units. Disclaimer: The RCPCH does not endorse any particular commercial product; those listed are examples of products in usage in the UK. Check your local Trust guidelines for specific recommendations. There are two types of Vitamin D: Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) and Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3). For daily treatment, both D2 and D3 are equally effective (consensus statement 4). Vitamin D2 is a plant product and Vitamin D3 is obtained from fish or mammals. Nevertheless many sources of Vitamin D3 are acceptable to vegetarians and those adhering to a Halal or Kosher diet as the main commercial source is lanolin. Lanolin is the oil of sheep's wool and most religious authorities do not class it as a meat product. Whether ingested orally or made in the skin under the action of Ultraviolet light, Vitamin D is converted to 25(OH)Vitamin D in the liver.
This is then converted in the kidney and other body tissues to 1,25-(OH)2VitaminD, which is also known as Calcitriol and is the form with metabolic effects. “Activated Vitamin D” preparations such as Calcitriol or Alfacalcidol SHOULD NOT BE USED for the treatment of simple Vitamin D deficiency. They should only be used for the treatment of complex cases by specialists. They are ineffective in treating simple Vitamin D deficiency and can cause severe adverse effects, particularly hypercalcaemia. Simple Vitamin D is safe and is the treatment for D deficiency. A dose of 400 units daily is appropriate for most children. Most children do not need a medical assessment or blood test. Advice should be given that all children require Vitamin D from sun, diet or supplement. If a child has risk factors for deficiency or symptoms suggesting rickets or other rare deficiency syndromes then medical assessment is required. * Lifestyle Advice: Vitamin D and the Sun Consensus statement 2010
This represents the unified views of the British Association of Dermatologists, Cancer Research UK, Diabetes UK, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the National Heart Forum, the National Osteoporosis Society and the Primary Care Dermatology Society: Vitamin D is essential for good bone health and for most people sunlight is the most important source of vitamin D. The time required to make sufficient vitamin D varies according to a number of environmental, physical and personal factors, but is typically short and less than the amount of time needed for skin to redden and burn. Enjoying the sun safely, while taking care not to burn, can help to provide the benefits of vitamin D without unduly raising the risk of skin cancer. Vitamin D supplements and specific foods can help to maintain sufficient levels of vitamin D, particularly in people at risk of deficiency. Blood levels of Vitamin D do not need to be measured routinely. The recommended dosage (400 units daily) is safe and should be given to all children.
The only children requiring blood levels are those with rare disorders such as rickets or unexplained symptoms including seizures and cardiomyopathy in infants, and poor growth in children and muscle weakness at any age. If a blood test is required 25hydroxyVitaminD should be measured as it is the only reliable marker of body stores. The blood test requires about 2ml of serum and costs approximately £20. Basic bone biochemistry (calcium, phosphate and alkaline phosphatase) is often normal despite significant Vitamin D deficiency. High alkaline phosphatase implies rickets. The units for 25hydroxyVitaminD are nmol/L in the UK, but ng/ml in the USA. A blood level of 25hydroxyVitaminD below 25nmol/L is called deficient. A blood level above 50 nmol/L is generally regarded as sufficient, although some laboratories give reference ranges up to 75 or 80. In practice symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency in individuals with blood levels more than 50nmol/L are rare, so 50 nmol/L is becoming widely accepted as the appropriate blood level to aim for.
In the few children that require a blood test it can be helpful to measure Parathyroid hormone (PTH) on the same blood specimen. PTH is produced in the neck glands when the parathyroid calcium-sensing receptors detect a low level of blood calcium. Therefore PTH levels are a helpful measure of calcium and Vitamin D status. A high level of PTH in children is usually due to Vitamin D deficiency or a lack of calcium in the diet. Other causes (e.g. parathyroid tumours or renal failure) are rare. Although sunshine is the usual source of Vitamin D, diet is the source of calcium. It is particularly important to prevent Vitamin D deficiency in children with limited calcium intake. Children with allergies or fussy diets, and especially young people with autism, are at risk of rickets due to calcium / Vitamin D deficiency. Children with rickets, hypocalcaemia or other significant symptoms due to Vitamin D deficiency, and children with blood levels below 25 nmol/L should be prescribed treatment doses of Vitamin D before starting long term supplements.
The same effect may be achieved by multiplying the dose by 7 and giving it weekly. In older children, especially if compliance is a concern, a single dose can be used (multiply daily dose by 30). It is essential to check the child has a sufficient dietary calcium intake, and that a maintenance Vitamin D dose follows the treatment dose (see Standard Vitamin D supplement dose above) and is continued long-term. Follow-Up: Some recommend a clinical review a month after treatment starts, asking to see all vitamin and drug bottles. A blood test can be repeated then if it is not clear that sufficient vitamin has been taken. Vitamin D is prescribable as Colecalciferol Liquid 3,000 units/ml. Tablets or capsules of 400, 1,000, 10,000, 20,000 units are also prescribable (e.g. Fultium, InvitaD3). Combined “Calcium and Vitamin D” tablets are available but unless the patient has insufficient calcium intake it is often better, and cheaper, to prescribe a pure Vitamin D product.those listed are examples of products in the UK.
Check your local trust guidelines for specific recommendations. After treatment, children who were deficient or insufficient should continue long term supplements at least until completion of growth, unless lifestyle changes to provide a reliable intake from diet and sun exposure. If a patient is diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency the family should be screened or treated. As a minimum, screening should take place by taking a history, and prevention advice given. Investigation of other family members by blood testing is seldom indicated. Adverse effects of Vitamin D overdose are rare but care should be taken with multivitamin preparations as Vitamin A toxicity is a concern. Multivitamin preparations often contain a surprisingly low dose of Vitamin D. Vitamin D toxicity is exceedingly rare below serum concentrations of 375nmol/L. Massive overdose causes hypercalcaemia but there is no agreement on the threshold concentration or amount of Vitamin D that results in toxicity.