Vitamin D
Vitamin D in Malta – D3 gummies, sprays and tablets, with or without K2
Yes, even on the sunniest island in Europe. The skin only makes vitamin D from UVB, on bare skin, when the sun is high – and from November to February the Maltese sun sits too low for much of that. Sunscreen, glass, air-conditioned days and covering up all get in the way, which is why low vitamin D is common here. A simple blood test from your GP tells you where you stand.
What vitamin D does (EU-authorised claims): it contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, to normal muscle function, and to the normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. For children it contributes to the normal growth and development of bone.
Which vitamin D should I choose?
- Vitamin D3 gummies – WeightWorld D3 4000 IU, 120 gummies, €8.98. The easy daily option for adults.
- Vitamin D3 tablets, best value – WeightWorld D3 4000 IU, 400 tablets, €24.80 – more than a year at one a day.
- D3 + K2 tablets, a year's supply – WeightWorld D3 4000 IU + K2 MK-7, 365 tablets, €21.33 (also 2000 IU + K2 when in stock).
- Vitamin D3 + K2 oral spray – BetterYou D3+K2 Daily Oral Spray, €13.90, sprayed in the mouth; handy if you dislike tablets. Vitamin K also contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- For children – Maxmedix Vitamin D3 1000 IU gummies for kids, natural orange, 120 gummies, €16.07.
- Omega-3 with D3 – Igennus Omega-3 Wild Fish Oil + Vitamin D3, 60 capsules, €25.65 – two in one capsule.
- Liposomal liquid – Vita-D-Lip Liposomal 4000 IU, €17 (back in stock soon).
Vitamin D FAQ
How much should I take? Follow the pack. Typical adult supplements are 1000–4000 IU (25–100 µg) a day; do not exceed the stated dose, and ask your GP or pharmacist if you take medication or have a kidney condition.
D2 or D3? D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form the skin makes and the form in all the products above.
Why add K2? Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones. Many people choose a D3+K2 combination for convenience.
Gummies, tablets or spray? All give vitamin D3. Gummies and sprays are easier for people who dislike swallowing tablets; tablets are the best value per day.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Order by 12:45pm for next day delivery in Malta, fast delivery to Gozo, or free pick-up in our Tarxien shop – usually ready within the hour.
