Nature's Answer Vitamin D3 4000IU Drops 15ml is a liquid vitamin D3 food supplement that provides 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) in two drops, delivered in extra virgin olive oil. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function and to the normal function of the immune system. The drop format lets you take the dose without swallowing a tablet, and you can mix it into food or a drink.

Key Features

• 4,000 IU per serving: Two drops provide 4,000 IU of vitamin D3, which is 100 micrograms. This matches the NHS upper limit for vitamin D, so it is a high-strength option rather than a standard 400 IU daily supplement.
• Liquid drops: The bottle is held upside down to release the drops, and the dose can be taken directly or mixed with food or liquids.
• Olive oil base: Vitamin D3 is fat-soluble, and this product is delivered in extra virgin olive oil.
• Single nutrient: The only nutrient listed is vitamin D3, with no added vitamins or minerals.

Is 4,000 IU of vitamin D too much?

The NHS advises adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children aged 11 to 17 not to take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day, as more could be harmful. One serving of this product reaches that limit on its own, so do not take it alongside other vitamin D supplements. The NHS general recommendation for adults is 10 micrograms (400 IU) a day, so check with a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure which strength suits you.

Can children take Nature's Answer Vitamin D3 4000IU Drops?

This strength is not suitable for younger children. The NHS says children aged 1 to 10 should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day, and infants under 12 months should not have more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU). A 4,000 IU serving is above both limits.

How do I take the drops?

Take two drops daily, or as advised by your healthcare provider. Hold the bottle upside down so the drops flow out, shake well, and take them directly or mixed with food or liquids.

What does vitamin D do in the body?

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal muscle function. It also contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Active ingredient: Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol), 4,000 IU per serving of two drops.

Other ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil.

Take two drops daily, or as advised by your healthcare provider. Hold the bottle upside down and let the drops flow out. Shake well before use. The drops may be taken directly or mixed with food or liquids.

The following precautions apply:

• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. The NHS advises that no more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day should be taken by adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children aged 11 to 17, as more could be harmful. One serving of this product provides 4,000 IU, so do not combine it with other vitamin D supplements.
• Not suitable for children under 11. The NHS limit is 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day for children aged 1 to 10 and 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) a day for infants under 12 months.
• Speak to a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.
• Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
• Use only if the seal is intact.
• Keep out of the reach of young children.

No side effects are listed for this product by the manufacturer. The NHS advises that taking too much vitamin D over a long period can cause too much calcium to build up in the body (hypercalcaemia), which can weaken the bones and damage the kidneys and the heart.