Lamberts Vitamin D3 400iu (10µg) 120 Tablets is a vitamin D food supplement in tablet form, providing 10µg (400iu) of vitamin D as vitamin D3 in each small, round, white coated tablet. It is suitable for vegetarians and for all adults, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and at one tablet a day a 120-tablet pack lasts 120 days.

Key Features

• 10µg (400iu) of vitamin D3 per tablet: This matches the 10µg daily amount the NHS suggests considering in autumn and winter.
• Suitable for all adults: The manufacturer states it is suitable for all adults, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Suitable for vegetarians: The manufacturer states it is suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.
• Small tablet: The manufacturer describes these as small, easy-to-swallow tablets.
• 120-tablet pack: At the directed dose of 1 tablet a day, one pack lasts 120 days.

Who is 10µg (400iu) of vitamin D for?

Lamberts states that 10µg is the strength recommended by the Department of Health for pregnant and breastfeeding women, all adults over 65 years, and anyone not exposed to much sun. The NHS also advises that everyone, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D during the autumn and winter.

What does vitamin D do?

Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium, normal blood calcium levels, the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, the maintenance of normal muscle function and the normal function of the immune system.

How many micrograms is 400iu of vitamin D?

400iu is equal to 10µg. Each Lamberts Vitamin D3 400iu tablet provides 10µg (400iu) of vitamin D as vitamin D3.

• Vegetarian

Active ingredient: Vitamin D (as vitamin D3), 10µg (400iu) per tablet.

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (dicalcium phosphate, cellulose); anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate).

Additional information: The manufacturer states that this product excludes wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk (and milk products), lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients.

Take 1 tablet daily.

The manufacturer lists no known cautions at the recommended usage of 1 tablet daily. NHS guidance advises adults not to take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day.