Now Foods Vitamin D3 and K2 Veg Capsules, 25 mcg/45 mcg, Pack of 120

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Breastfed babies should also have between 8.5-10mcg a day. Babies on formula milk don't need an additional supplement as it already contains vitamin D. You can find out more in our guide to vitamin D supplements for babies and children. You may choose not to take a vitamin D supplement during these months. People at risk of vitamin D deficiency There have been some reports about vitamin D reducing the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). But there is currently not enough evidence to support taking vitamin D solely to prevent or treat COVID-19. Good sources of vitamin D

Vitamin D3 is an essential vitamin with a wide variety of benefits and functions. Benefits include supporting calcium absorption, maintaining healthy bones and joints, reinforcing the immune system, and regulating mood. Children aged 1 to 10 years should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day. Infants under 12 months should not have more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) a day. Danik JS, Manson JE. Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2012 Aug;14(4):414–24. doi:10.1007/s11936-012-0183-8 Vitamin D is an essential, fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with dietary fats, and are stored in the liver and body fat.He S, Hao X. The effect of vitamin D3 on blood pressure in people with vitamin D deficiency: a system review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 May;98(19):e15284. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015284

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Balachandar R, et al. (2021). Relative efficacy of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 in improving vitamin D status: Systematic review and Meta-analysis.

It is best to take your vitamin D3 supplement alongside a meal with a source of fat, as vitamin D is fat-soluble. Can too much vitamin D3 be harmful? Because most NOW products are relatively affordable, it can be a budget-friendly option for cost-conscious consumers. Between late March/early April to the end of September, most people can make all the vitamin D they need through sunlight on their skin and from a balanced diet.