BMG Pharmacy stocks vitamin D and vitamin D3 supplements in the UAE, from 400 IU baby drops to 10,000 IU tablets. The first thing to compare is the IU per tablet, softgel or drop:

• Tablets and softgels: Quest D 1000 IU, 5000 IU and 10000 IU, NOW Vitamin D3 1000 IU and 2000 IU softgels, Puritan's Pride Vitamin D3, Vitabiotics Ultra Vitamin D3 2000 IU and AMS Vitamin D3.
• Combined with other nutrients: NOW Vitamin D3 & K2, AMS ViaCal D3 with calcium, and NOW C-1000 with Zinc & D3.
• Drops and liquids for babies and children: Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 400 IU liquid, NOW Liquid Vitamin D-3 400 IU, AMS Pediawell D-400 and Marnys Vitahelp D3 drops.
• Chewables, gummies and effervescents: Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 Gummies for kids, Webber Naturals chewable D3 and Paxas Vita D3 effervescent tablets.

A higher number is not automatically better. Pick the strength that matches the directions on the pack or your doctor's advice, and choose the format you will remember to take: a daily softgel, a weekly tablet or drops on a spoon. Order online for delivery in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.

Questions we get asked

Why do so many people in the UAE take vitamin D?

The World Health Organization notes that some sun exposure is good for health, in particular for vitamin D, yet many people here spend most of the day indoors. Our guide Vitamin D in the UAE: why levels run low explains more.

Vitamin D or vitamin D3?

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form in most supplements on this page. Check the label for the form and the IU.

What about vitamin D 50,000 IU?

Very high strengths should only be taken on a doctor's advice. Ask your doctor about a blood test first. Not sure which suits you? Ask a BMG pharmacist in any branch or on 800 2647.