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Fruity…chewy… no we’re not talking about your favourite sweets!
Vitamin D gummies can be a fun and tasty way to get your daily dose of the sunshine vitamin; here are 6 of our favourites here at H&B.
Vitamin D gummies are a chewable – and often much tastier – way to get your daily dose of vitamin D.
They’re a great alternative to classic tablets, especially if you struggle to swallow them or have some picky children under your care!
Our bodies make around 90% of the vitamin D it needs from direct UV light from sunshine – the skin needs to be exposed with no clothing or SPF blocking the warm rays.
Unfortunately, we can’t always get enough of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ from sun exposure – especially in the darker autumn and winter months.
This is why the NHS advises most of us to take a 10ug vitamin D supplement during the colder months, as it can be quite difficult to get vitamin D from food.
Some people are even advised to take it all year round, including over 65s, those with darker skin, people who cover up skin often, e.g., for cultural or religious reasons, and vegans.
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients for our overall health. It’s essential for many bodily functions, including:
Yes, they can be!
It all depends on the brand, quality and dosage, but a 10ug vitamin D tablet and a 10ug vitamin D gummy should nourish your body in the same way – so take your pick!
Hate swallowing tablets?
Vitamin D gummies are an easy alternative for those who struggle to take traditional tablets or capsules.
Vitamin D gummies usually have a fruity flavour, and when you compare that to a chalky tablet… there really is no comparison.
If you value taste above all, you may prefer vitamin D gummies.
Unless you’re one of those pros who can swallow tablets or capsules dry, you’re going to need water or another drink to wash a tablet down – which can be inconvenient at times.
The great thing about vitamin D gummies is that you can chew them on the go without needing a drink.
They are also great for taking to work, holiday or camping for the same reason.
There are 2 forms of vitamin D that are important for our health: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3.
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is made by plants. Wild mushrooms and those grown under a UV light are the best source.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is made by our skin when we are exposed to enough direct UV rays from sunlight.
Animal products like fish, meat, eggs and dairy as well as a vegan-friendly fungus called lichen also naturally contain this form of vitamin D.
Research suggests that vitamin D3 is more important for our health than vitamin D2.
This is why it is advised that you choose a vitamin D3 supplement or one with a combination of both forms.
Yes, vitamin D3 is often regarded as the most ‘available’ vitamin D for our bodies, so vitamin D3 gummies should be effective at maintaining healthy vitamin D levels.
Now you know all there is to know about vitamin D gummies, let us show you our favourites here at H&B.
These lemon-flavoured vitamin D gummies are a joy to take and give you all the vitamin D3 a day you need to thrive.
You only have to take one a day to feel the full benefits.
Key benefits:
What our customers think:
Yogasarita – Maybe too yummy! – 5/5 stars - “Excellent way to get teenagers & the whole family taking Vit D regularly. So tasty I have to make sure they only have one! Highly recommended.”
Vitamin D that tastes like a strawberry gummy – count us in!
These fun, easy-to-take gummies take vitamin D seriously – providing 25ug with every dose. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re totally vegetarian friendly too.
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What our customers think:
PAGU – Great product – fast and efficient service – 5/5 stars - “So good to find Vegetarian Vitamin D - have been buying for some time now and always experience fast and efficient service.
Always feels as if no sooner have I ordered online than they pop through the letterbox!”
Meve – Holland and Barrett Vitamin D VEGETARIAN THANKS – 5/5 stars - “I didn't want to take any D3 product as it's not vegetarian and after researching I found this vegetarian Vitamin D - one of these offer a good standard adult daily dose and taste lovely as well.”
Hearty and healthy – Yummy gummies – 5/5 stars - “I bought these as my husband did not like the minty flavoured Vitamin D sprays.
He is very happy to munch one of these gummies every day.
I know that it is important to take vitamin D especially in the winter months when we don't have much sunshine and I am hopeful that these will keep us healthy.”
Little one’s need vitamin D, too!
Unlike traditional tablets your kids may turn their noses up at, these super tasty citrus flavour gummies will turn their daily vitamin D dose into a treat rather than a chore.
Each gummy provides 10ug of vitamin D3 and children (aged 4+ years) only need to take one gummy a day.
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What our customers think:
Francesca Maria – Daughter loves these – 5/5 stars - “These are perfect for my daughter, she takes one of these and her multi vitamins so she get plenty of Vit D during these winter months. Good taste also.”
F Kwarifa – Kids love em – 5/5 stars - “My kids absolutely love these gummies they are always reminding me to take them after breakfast.”
Sully – Delicious and soft – 5/5 stars - “These are absolutely delightful. Soft and not too chewy like some others. I think I loved them more than my kids did!”
Want all the other vitamins you need alongside a serving of vitamin D?
Try these super delicious berry-flavour multivitamin gummies for women by Wellwoman!
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What our customers think:
Rosiepyoga – Love these! – 5/5 stars - “I've been using these for 2 months and I'm finding it so much easier than taking a capsule.
Taste nice! They obviously aren't going to taste like sweets but for vitamins they are great. Will continue to use.”
Anonymous – No 1 gummies – 5/5 stars - “Really good gummies would recommend if your not getting all your nutrients from your food.”
Looking for some other nutrients to go with your vitamin D?
These delicious orange-flavour men’s multivitamin gummies contain 10ug of vitamin D3, with 21 other nutrients to boot.
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What our customers think:
Dan77 – A good choice for a gummy style multivitamin – 5/5 stars - “Decent tasting, gummy style vitamin. Seems to work well.”
Anonymous – Traditional orange vitamin taste – 5/5 stars - “Has everything was looking for in a vitamin gummies don't irritate the stomach as they have no microcrystalline cellulose.
Also the women's version has two types of primrose oil but these ones for men have ginseng and coq10 for energy so I use the mens. 1 or two a day is sufficient and makes the packet last longer.”
Vitamin D is key for immunity.
That’s why these tasty Starpowa Triple Immunity Support Gummies contain a healthy dose of vitamin D3, as well as vitamin C, ginger and other natural nutrients.
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What our customers think:
AKhalil – Tastes great and nutritional – 5/5 stars - “Tastes great and also packed with great nutritional benefits.”
Alifab – Delicious – 5/5 stars - “These are delicious and so much easier to take than tablets or capsules!”
Last updated: 8 April 2022
Joined Holland & Barrett: Apr 2019
Masters Degree in Toxicology and BSc Hons in Medical Biochemistry
Bhupesh started his career as a Clinical Toxicologist for Public Health England, advising healthcare professionals all around the country on how to manage clinical cases of adverse exposure to supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial chemicals and agricultural products.
After 7 years in this role and a further year working as a drug safety officer in the pharmaceutical industry, Bhupesh joined Holland & Barrett as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate in 2019.