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

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Although vitamin D toxicity is rare, recent increases in supplement use are thought to have led to an increase in reported cases ( 5). Large doses have not been linked with any additional health benefits and may therefore be unnecessary. Generally, it’s not recommended to exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), which is 4,000 IU (100 mcg) per day. Some experts, such as the Food and Nutrition Board, suggest that even amounts less than the UL can be harmful over time. Vitamin D toxicity is treatable, but severe cases may eventually cause kidney failure, irregular heartbeat, and calcification of soft tissues such as arteries ( 5).

Women and children who qualify for the Healthy Start scheme can get free supplements containing vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important for bone health and has been linked with immune function and protection against certain cancers ( 9, 10). Colecalciferol doses are measured in international units (IU). 1 microgram of vitamin D is the same as 40IU. Adult loading doses

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Drop 1 tablet into a glass of water and as soon as it dissolves drink straight away. Do not chew or swallow the tablets whole. How long to take it for If your doctor has recommended you take a different amount of vitamin D, you should follow their advice. From supporting strong and healthy bones to maintaining your immune system, vitamin D is very important for a huge number of functions in the body. When the darker nights arrive, it becomes all the more important as we usually make our vitamin D using sunshine. This may lead to elevated levels of “free” vitamin D in your body, which may travel inside cells and overwhelm the signaling processes affected by vitamin D.Nair R, Maseeh A. Vitamin D: the “sunshine” vitamin. J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2012 Apr-Jun;3(2):118–26. doi:10.4103/0976-500X.95506 The Department of Health and Social Care recommends that babies from birth to 1 year of age should have a daily supplement containing 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout the year if they are: