{"product_id":"vitamin-d3-1000iu-bloom","title":"Vitamin D3 1000IU Bloom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Vitamin D3 1000IU Bloom Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 1000IU Bloom is a daily vitamin D food supplement. The strength appears in the name because with vitamin D the strength is the main thing people are choosing between — and because there is no good reason to make you hunt for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReading The Two Units: IU And Micrograms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is written two ways on labels, and it causes more confusion than any other nutrient in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIU\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for International Units, an older measure still in wide use. \u003cstrong\u003eµg\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003emcg\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for micrograms, the metric measure used in nutrition labelling in the United Kingdom and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not competing systems — they describe the same thing at a fixed ratio:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 µg of vitamin D = \u003cstrong\u003e40 IU\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 µg = \u003cstrong\u003e1000 IU\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 µg = \u003cstrong\u003e2000 IU\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 µg = \u003cstrong\u003e4000 IU\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo a pack showing a large IU figure and a pack showing a small microgram figure may be describing exactly the same amount. Convert both to the same unit before you compare them. This is also the most common reason people think they are comparing two different strengths when they are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD2 And D3 — Not The Same Vitamin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD2\u003c\/strong\u003e is ergocalciferol, typically derived from yeast or fungi. \u003cstrong\u003eD3\u003c\/strong\u003e is cholecalciferol, and it is the form used in most vitamin D supplements, including this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD3 itself has two common sources, and this is the difference that decides whether a product suits you. Most D3 comes from \u003cstrong\u003elanolin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the oil from sheep's wool, which means it is not suitable for vegans. D3 can also be produced from \u003cstrong\u003elichen\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is plant-based — and that is how a genuinely vegan D3 is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur range carries a separate vegan D3 product for exactly this reason. It is a different raw material, not a different label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vitamin D Comes Up So Much In The United Kingdom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is unusual among vitamins in that the body can produce it through skin exposure to sunlight, as well as obtaining it from food. Dietary sources are relatively few — oily fish, egg yolk, liver, and foods that have been fortified with it, such as some spreads and cereals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the latitude of the United Kingdom, the amount of usable sunlight varies substantially between summer and winter. That seasonality is the reason vitamin D is discussed here more than in sunnier countries, and the reason many people take it in the darker months specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Between 1000 IU And 4000 IU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur range carries both strengths, and the difference between them is quantity, not quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1000 IU is the lower of the two and is the more common everyday choice. 4000 IU is the higher strength. There is also a vegan option at the lower strength. All three are vitamin D3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich suits you is a question for your doctor or pharmacist rather than for a product page, particularly if you already take a multivitamin or any other product containing vitamin D — that is the most common way people end up taking more than they intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Fits Into Your Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is fat-soluble, so it is generally suggested to be taken with a meal containing some fat. That makes it one of the easier supplements to remember: it attaches to a mealtime rather than needing a slot of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get In Each Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. Prices are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a lower-strength daily vitamin D3 supplement. If you follow a vegan diet, choose the vegan D3 in our range instead — standard D3 is usually derived from lanolin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I convert IU to micrograms for vitamin D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 µg equals 40 IU. So 25 µg is 1000 IU, 50 µg is 2000 IU, and 100 µg is 4000 IU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 1000 IU the same as 25 micrograms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are two ways of writing the same amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between vitamin D2 and D3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 is ergocalciferol, usually from yeast or fungi. D3 is cholecalciferol, the form used in most supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs vitamin D3 vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot usually. Most D3 is derived from lanolin, from sheep's wool. D3 from lichen is plant-based, which is why a separate vegan product exists in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is vitamin D talked about more in the United Kingdom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the body can produce it through skin exposure to sunlight, and usable sunlight at this latitude varies a great deal between summer and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich foods contain vitamin D?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOily fish, egg yolk and liver, plus foods that have been fortified with it such as some spreads and cereals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose 1000 IU or 4000 IU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is a question for your doctor or pharmacist, particularly if you already take a multivitamin or another product containing vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin D is fat-soluble and is generally suggested to be taken with a meal containing some fat. Follow the directions given on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. Store out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365 tablets per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 365\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 (1000 IU) as Cholecalciferol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (1 tablet)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 µg (1000 IU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e%NRV = percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the allergen statement printed on the pack before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 tablet daily with a full glass of water. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLOOMLY","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":47683216179362,"sku":"BLM-D31-1P","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs","offer_id":47683216212130,"sku":"BLM-D31-2P","price":13.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Packs","offer_id":47683216244898,"sku":"BLM-D31-4P","price":27.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1423\/8626\/files\/vitamin-d3-1000iu-bloom-white-2048.jpg?v=1789910032","url":"https:\/\/bloomlygeeks.com\/products\/vitamin-d3-1000iu-bloom","provider":"BLOOMLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}