OstroVit Vitamin D3 2000 IU

Name: OstroVit Vitamin D3 2000 IU
Brand: OstroVit
SKU: 5903246221954
Price: 1.99 GBP
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Brands: OstroVit

£1.99

A daily dose of vitamin D from OstroVit — 60 caps per pack, no fuss.

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: caps
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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SKU: 5903246221954

At a glance

Strong

evidence for vitamin d3

Our honest take

A plain vitamin D3 capsule sold as 2,000 IU (50 µg). That covers the NHS autumn and winter advice of 10 µg several times over while staying well under the 100 µg daily limit. It is one of the cheapest vitamin D products we sell, and there is no need to pay more unless you want a different format.

You want the cheapest simple vitamin D3
You get little sun, cover up outdoors or have darker skin
You already take another product with vitamin D: keep your total under 100 µg a day
You have kidney disease, sarcoidosis or high calcium levels: ask your GP first
You cannot swallow capsules: a spray or drops may suit you better

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

Main active: vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Sold as 2,000 IU (50 µg, 1,000% NRV). 60 capsules.

Please check the pack for: the full ingredient list, the daily dose and whether the capsule shell is gelatin. We have not yet verified these against the label.

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

How to use

Take the daily dose shown on the pack with a meal that contains some fat. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Keep your total vitamin D from all supplements under 100 µg (4,000 IU) a day.

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.