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We keep up on the latest in the world of vitamin D, and provide information on current vitamin D news, recommendations and research.

I have dietary restrictions. Can I take Ddrops?

I have dietary restrictions. Can I take Ddrops?

November 20, 2017 We like to keep things simple, which is why Ddrops® vitamin D products are only made with two ingredients: fractionated coconut oil and vitamin D. We receive many questions rega...

Myth or reality: Vitamin D and dosing by body weight

Myth or reality: Vitamin D and dosing by body weight

November 9, 2017 Our bodies require varying amounts of vitamin D throughout our lifetime. These recommended daily intakes (RDI) are based on our age: 400 IU for infants 0-12 months; 600 IU for ch...

Why does breastmilk not have enough vitamin D?

Why does breastmilk not have enough vitamin D?

October 26, 2017 Breastmilk is recognized as the ideal source of nutrition for infants. With more research about breastmilk, multiple studies show that breastmilk of today’s modern women usually ...

High dosing vitamin D: What you need to know

High dosing vitamin D: What you need to know

July 27, 2017 Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? Anyone who has stared down an entire chocolate cake can attest that yes, there is. Despite levels of 5,000 IU and even 10,000 IU o...

Myth or reality: High doses of vitamin D vs. routine doses during a cold

Myth or reality: High doses of vitamin D vs. routine doses during a cold

July 18, 2017 Giving children a high dose of vitamin D won’t reduce the number of winter colds – at least not more than the recommended dose will, a new study has found. The findings, published i...

Do children need vitamin D supplements in the summer?

Do children need vitamin D supplements in the summer?

July 18, 2017 We all remember the feeling: the last bell rings, establishing the start of summer vacation. A whole summer ahead of you to do whatever you’d like, with no homework to worry about. Fo...