Description
Ensuring adequate vitamin D intake is essential during growth and development. Vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption and utilization in the body. It is also needed for normal growth and development of bones and muscles. Vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of children’s immune system (i.e. the body’s defense system against bacteria and viruses).
Vitamin D supplement is recommended for children all year round in Finland
In summer children get sufficiently vitamin D3 if they are exposed to sun light. Dietary sources of vitamin D3 are limited as it is only present in fish, egg yolk, enriched milk and dairy products and margarines. If a child does not eat fish or eats it occasionally, uses very little enriched dairy products or follows a vegetarian diet, a recommended amount of vitamin D from a diet is very challenging to reach.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for children is 10 μg. In Finland children aged 0-17 years are recommended to take vitamin D as a supplement year-round. Small children (0-2 years) should use a supplement of 10 µg, and children and adolescents (2-17 years) should use a supplement of 7,5 µg. The supplement should contain a chemical form of vitamin D3 that is preferable to D2. D3 is natural form in humans and more efficient than D2 to raise the blood vitamin level. The safe maximum daily intake of vitamin D is 25 μg for 0–6 month-olds, 35 μg for 6-11 month olds and for children from 1-10 years of age 50 μg and 100 μg for 11–17-year-olds (EFSA 2023).
Vita D Kids is a pear-flavoured chewable tablet for all children; big and small from the age of 1. It is sweetened with xylitol and does not contain gelatin. It is recommended to be consumed daily.
Dosage
1 chewable tablet daily. The tablet can be chewed or let slowly dissolve in the mouth. Ensure that the child can eat the tablet safely. The tablet can also be crushed. Before supplementation, the intake of vitamin D from other supplements if used (f.ex. calcium or multiple vitamin products) should be observed. The daily dose must not be exceeded.
Composition
Daily dose 1 chewable tablet contains:
1 tablet contains
Vitamin D3 10 μg (200 %*)
*Nutrient reference value
Ingredients: Sweetener (xylitol), flavor (pear), emulsifier (magnesium salts of fatty acids), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
Lactose free, gluten free, sugar free, gelatin free. Vitamin D3 is of animal origin.
Pack size
90 tablets
Vita D Kids are available in pharmacies.
A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a dry place at room temperature.
Made in Finland
