The sugar-free chewable form of vitamin D3 is an option for parents who want to give their child the necessary nutrient without unnecessary compromises. Lifeable Vitamin D Kids Sugar Free is designed as a children's supplement: gluten-free, nut-free, kosher, vegetarian.
Composition and form: what's inside one chewy candy
Each serving is one chewable candy per day. The basis of the composition is vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Additional ingredients: isomaltooligosaccharides, xylitol, pectin, agar-agar, tapioca starch, black carrot concentrate as a natural colorant, citric acid, trisodium citrate, natural flavors, carnauba wax.
- Sugar-free - xylitol sweetener instead of sucrose
- Gluten-free - suitable for children with appropriate restrictions
- Nut-free - safe for allergy sufferers
- Kosher and vegetarian product - pectin base instead of gelatin
- 60 chewable candies - a 60-day supply when taken daily
How much vitamin D3 should a child take per day?
The manufacturer's recommended dose is one chewable candy per day. Before starting any vitamin D3 supplement for your child, it is worth consulting with a pediatrician: the need for vitamin D depends on age, diet and level of sun exposure.
Chewing gum should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing - this is a standard recommendation for pectin and agar-agar-based forms.
Why do children need vitamin D3 and when is it especially appropriate?
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble nutrient that the body synthesizes under the influence of ultraviolet light. In regions with a short sunny season, in particular in Ukraine, natural synthesis is significantly limited from October to April. That is why vitamin D3 is often included in the supplements appropriate for the daily diet in the autumn-winter period.
Vitamin D3 supplements are often considered in the context of supporting immunity and normal calcium absorption - these areas are also indicated in the positioning of Lifeable itself. The specific need for dosage (400 IU, 1000 IU or other) is determined individually by a doctor based on tests.
How is D3 sugar-free different from regular chewable vitamins?
Most chewable supplements for children contain sucrose or glucose syrup - this makes them tastier, but undesirable for children with sugar restrictions or with frequent intake. In Lifeable Vitamin D Kids Sugar Free, the sweetener is xylitol, and the volume and texture are provided by pectin and agar-agar (vegetable thickeners). The taste is natural fruit, without artificial colors: the color is formed by black carrot concentrate.
The pectin base also means that the product is suitable for vegetarians and adheres to kosher standards - unlike gelatin counterparts.
Who is this format suitable for?
Lifeable Vitamin D Kids Sugar Free is aimed at children who need a convenient daily form of vitamin D3. The chewable format is often chosen by parents when a child refuses to swallow capsules or tablets. The lack of sugar makes the supplement more suitable for long-term daily use.
- Children who refuse tablets and capsules
- Sugar-restricted diet
- Vegetarian or kosher diet
- Nut allergy or gluten intolerance
Storage conditions and packaging
60 chewable candies in a bottle - standard Lifeable format. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of young children (due to the risk of overdose if taken independently).
Lifeable Sugar-Free Vitamin D3 for Kids is available in the CBDUA store at cbdua.org. Shipping worldwide.
