Cytoplan Vitamin D3 Drops

Name: Cytoplan Vitamin D3 Drops
Brand: Cytoplan
SKU: 5060202184095
Price: 18.27 GBP
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Brands: Cytoplan

£18.27

If you want a daily dose of vitamin D without a cupboard full of separate bottles, this liquid option from Cytoplan is a sensible place to start.

Why people take it

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Vitamin D contributes to normal muscle function
Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: liquid
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Cytoplan, Everyday Health Supplements, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 5060202184095

At a glance

£0.15

per daily dose

Strong

evidence for vitamin d3

Our honest take

Vegan vitamin D3 drops in MCT oil with an unusually flexible dose: 2 drops give 5 µg (200 IU), so 4 drops cover the NHS advice of 10 µg a day for children and adults in autumn and winter, and half a millilitre gives 40 µg. That makes it handy for families who want to dose children and adults from one bottle. The 15 ml bottle holds about 120 doses of 10 µg, which is fair value for a vegan liquid.

You want to give children an exact, small vitamin D dose
You are vegan and want plant-derived D3 in liquid form
You find counting drops fiddly: a single tablet may be easier
Your baby drinks more than 500 ml of formula a day: formula already contains vitamin D
You already take a multivitamin with vitamin D

The science

Vitamin D3· evidence: Strong

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form the skin makes from sunlight. In the UK there is not enough strong sunlight from about October to March, so many people have low levels over winter. Good-quality trials show supplements reliably raise blood levels and correct deficiency, and that matters for bone health in people who are low.

The NHS advises everyone to consider 10 µg (400 IU) a day in autumn and winter, and all year round for people who get little sun, cover their skin, have darker skin or live in care homes. For people who already have adequate levels, large trials have not shown that extra vitamin D prevents falls, fractures or other illness.

In short: a modest daily dose is sensible and cheap insurance for most UK adults in winter. Very high doses are not better and should only be taken on medical advice.

Authorised health claim
Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth. Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 0.75 µg.)

Typical dose: 10 µg (400 IU) a day is the NHS advice for adults and children over 1. Doses of 25 µg (1,000 IU) to 50 µg (2,000 IU) are common and safe for adults. Babies under 1 need 8.5 to 10 µg a day unless they have more than 500 ml of formula.

Safety: Do not take more than 100 µg (4,000 IU) a day without medical advice (FSA/NHS); children aged 1 to 10 should not have more than 50 µg, and babies under 1 no more than 25 µg. Long-term very high intake can raise blood calcium, which can damage the kidneys and heart. People with kidney disease, sarcoidosis or high calcium levels should speak to their GP first.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Vitamin D. nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). Vitamin D and Health. 2016.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D. EFSA Journal 2023;21(8):8145.
Bolland MJ, Grey A, Avenell A. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal health: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018;6(11):847-858.

Ingredients & nutrition

Strength: 2 drops: vitamin D3 5 µg / 200 IU (100% NRV). 0.5 ml: vitamin D3 40 µg / 1,600 IU (800% NRV). Per 10 µg daily dose (4 drops): 200% NRV. 15 ml bottle, about 120 doses of 10 µg.

Ingredients: vitamin D3 (plant-derived cholecalciferol), medium chain triglycerides of coconut fatty acids, d-alpha-tocopherol (antioxidant). Vegan. Contains coconut.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

The brand suggests use as directed by a practitioner. For the NHS-advised 10 µg a day, take 4 drops. Do not give children more than the dose advised for their age, and do not exceed 100 µg a day as an adult.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	15 ml	£18.27	£0.15
Nordic Naturals Plant-Based Vitamin D3 Liquid		from £23.77	£0.40
Life Extension Liquid Vitamin D3		from £24.44	£0.03
Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 Gummies		from £21.99	£0.18

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.