Our Vitamin D3 tablets are fat-soluble vitamins that the body can obtain from food or sunlight. Between October and early March, the NHS recommends 10 micrograms of vitamin D daily, as you may not get enough vitamin D from sunlight. Vitamin D3 can be taken through food, although it is found in few foods and therefore difficult to achieve through diet alone.

Our easy-to-swallow tablets offer an easy way to reach the recommended intake. Protein Works Vitamin D3 tablets contain 6x the recommended amount according to the NHS guideline, making it easy to reach your basic daily coverage.

What is vitamin D3?

Vitamin D3 is a naturally occurring vitamin produced by the body during exposure to sunlight. Sun exposure is responsible for most of the body's vitamin D intake. Therefore, supplementation may be useful during the winter months when sunlight exposure is limited.

There are two types of vitamin D, D2 and D3. While D2 is produced by plants and can be consumed through food, D3 is available in few foods but can be synthesised through the skin. Vitamin D3 is found in foods such as oily fish, milk and eggs.

As exposure to sunlight is often limited, especially during winter, many people choose to take extra vitamin D3. Also, the use of sunscreen is becoming more normal, which can limit the production of vitamin D through the skin.

Characteristics of vitamin D3

• Dosage of 2500iu, which is 6x the minimum amount recommended by NHS UK.
• Convenient and easy to swallow tablet form.
• Popular during colder seasons or times when sunlight exposure is low.
• Suitable for vegetarians.

Who is vitamin D3 for?

Vitamin D3 is suitable for anyone who wants to supplement their daily intake. If a large part of your skin does not get sufficient daily sun exposure, supplementation may be an option. People with darker skin or those who spend a lot of time indoors also often opt for supplementation.

Wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher reduces the skin's ability to synthesise vitamin D by 95%. For vitamin D production to take place, skin must be directly exposed to the sun and not covered by clothing.

Those who live in the northern hemisphere with low sunlight or high-pollution areas, work shift work or spend little time outdoors may benefit from supplementation from supplements or food.

Why buy vitamin D3?

Vitamin D3 is a micronutrient that cannot be produced indefinitely by the body. Protein Works Vitamin D3 tablets contain 2,500 IU, making it easy to get your daily recommended amount. Excess D3 that the body does not need is excreted naturally.

When should I take vitamin D3?

Take one tablet daily with food. There is no recommended specific time of day, but consistency is recommended so you can easily incorporate this into your routine.

Other supplements that go well with vitamin D3?

There are several supplements commonly used alongside vitamin D3. To save you time, we have selected some options below:

Protein Works - Zinc and Magnesium: a combination of minerals often used together with vitamin D3.

Protein Works - Whey Protein 360 Extreme - Made with a multi-phase protein system derived from high-quality proteins, Whey Protein 360 Extreme also contains Digezyme®.