Actium D3 Capsules 25,000 IU – 12 Capsules

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FAQs

Why are loading doses used for Vitamin D deficiency?
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When Vitamin D blood levels (25-hydroxyvitamin D) are severely depleted, standard daily supplementation doses of 400–2,000 IU/day restore levels very slowly — potentially taking many months. Loading doses of 25,000–100,000 IU taken weekly or fortnightly deliver a rapid increase in blood Vitamin D levels, correcting severe deficiency far more quickly than daily low-dose supplementation. The loading approach is then followed by a maintenance dose under GP direction.

Why is this a 12-capsule pack?
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A typical clinical loading protocol for severe Vitamin D deficiency involves one 25,000 IU capsule per week for 6–8 weeks (or one fortnightly for 12 weeks), followed by GP reassessment. The 12-capsule pack is sized to accommodate standard loading course durations under GP direction. The exact protocol will be specified by your GP or prescribing healthcare professional.

Who is this product for?
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Actium D3 25,000 IU is for adults with severe Vitamin D deficiency confirmed by blood test, who have been directed by their GP to undertake a loading dose regimen. It is not appropriate for those who are supplementing for general wellness, preventive purposes, or mild insufficiency — standard-dose preparations (400–2,000 IU/day) are appropriate for those purposes.

Can I take one capsule every day?
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No. Do not take these capsules daily. At 25,000 IU per capsule, daily use would deliver approximately 175,000 IU per week — nearly 44 times the NHS safe upper daily limit and would rapidly cause Vitamin D toxicity. This product is specifically for weekly or less frequent loading regimens under medical supervision.

What happens after a loading course is complete?
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After completing the loading course, your GP will request repeat blood testing to confirm that Vitamin D levels have been adequately restored. They will then advise on an appropriate ongoing maintenance dose — typically in the range of 800–2,000 IU per day — and a schedule for periodic blood test monitoring to ensure levels remain in the optimal range.