What's the Best Vitamin D Supplement?

Our Top Rated Vitamin D Supplements

With many of us spending more time indoors than usual this year, it's more important than ever to ensure our vitamin D levels are topped up. This important nutrient can be found in certain foods such as dairy, eggs, some types of fish & beef liver. Thankfully (particularly for those of us who avoid meat or dairy products)our bodies synthesize most of our vitamin D supplies when in contact with sunlight. Given the effects of lockdown and social distancing measures, it's probably fair to assume that this will have been more challenging than usual! 

For many of us, it's advisable to take a vitamin D supplement. The NHS have issued advice on this, and recommend we all ensure we have enough vitamin D to allow our bodies to function optimally(1). There are, however, thousands of Vitamin D supplements out there and it can get confusing to know what's the best option for you! Luckily, we've been advising our customers on vitamin D supplementation for decades and have a versatile range to suit the needs of many different people.  Here, we run through some of our favourite vitamin D supplements - from liquids, to sprays, to children-friendly and vegan options, we have you covered!

Best Children's Vitamin D3 Supplement

Viridian's offering is a pure and simple Liquid Vitamin D suitable for babies and children aged six months and over. 

Viridikid Vitamin D Drops is vegan-friendly, naturally flavoured Vitamin D liquid providing 400IU in

every 0.5ml dose. Simply add to water, juice or drop directly onto the tongue.

Best High Strength Vitamin D

Consistently our top selling Vitamin D supplement! Nature's Plus Vitamin D3 5000 IU provides 125ug of vitamin D in each softgel. This is a highly bioavailable vitamin D, meaning your body can absorb and utilize it effectively. Particularly useful for those affected by lack of sunlight during the winter months and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, this one a day softgel can quickly help to increase your body's stores and reduce symptoms of vitamin D deficiencies.

Best Vitamin D Spray

Better You Vitamin D Spray is a super easy way to top up your vitamin D levels without having to rely on tablets. This high-strength D3 daily oral spray is a high potency D3 - ideal for those seeking to top up their levels over the winter months, or to counteract a suspected vitamin D deficiency. Very easy to use, this pocket sized bottle delivers 3000 IU in each spray.

Best Vitamin D Liquid

Solgar Liquid Vitamin D3 is a pleasant tasting vitamin D liquid providing 2500 IU in each 0.5ml serving. Easy to use, and free from gluten, wheat, dairy, soya and yeast, this is a great option for those who have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules. Simply fill the dropper to the marker and drop directly into your mouth, or if you prefer, you can add it to water or juice. Suitable for vegetarians.

If you think you might be low in vitamin D, you can ask your G.P or healthcare professional to test you for vitamin D deficiency. It is advisable to check with your G.P before taking supplements - particularly if you are already taking medication or have a pre-existing condition.
 

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/