Osavi Vitamin D3 £5.98

Osavi Vitamin D3

Name: Osavi Vitamin D3
Brand: Osavi
SKU: 5904139920480
Price: 5.99 GBP
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Brands: Osavi

£5.99

Osavi Vitamin D3 keeps it simple: a daily dose of vitamin D, in a softgels format, 60 softgels / 120 softgels per pack.

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

Choose from 2 sizes: 60 softgels / 120 softgels, in 2000IU and 4000IU
Format: softgels
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.

Size: 60 softgels

Strength: 2000IU

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At a glance

Strong

evidence for vitamin d3

Our honest take

Plain vitamin D3 softgels in 2,000 IU (50 µg) or 4,000 IU (100 µg) strengths. The 2,000 IU version is a sensible everyday dose for people who get little sun. The 4,000 IU version is right at the 100 µg a day the NHS says not to go over without medical advice, so it leaves no room for any other vitamin D you take. Most people only need 10 µg in autumn and winter.

You want a simple, low-cost vitamin D3 softgel (2,000 IU)
You get little sun, cover up outdoors or have darker skin
You have been advised to take a higher dose (4,000 IU)
You take another vitamin D product: the 4,000 IU version alone reaches the daily limit
You have kidney disease, sarcoidosis or high calcium levels: ask your GP first
You are buying for a child: choose a children's dose instead

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

Per daily dose (1 softgel): 2,000 IU version: vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 50 µg (1,000% NRV). 4,000 IU version: 100 µg (2,000% NRV). One a day, so the pack count equals the number of days.

Ingredients: MCT oil, shell (bovine gelatine, glycerol, water), cholecalciferol. Contains gelatine, so not suitable for vegetarians.

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

How to use

Take 1 softgel a day with a meal, with a glass of water. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. The 4,000 IU version is at the 100 µg upper level, so do not combine it with other vitamin D products.

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.