8 best vitamin D supplements to help boost your health and immunity

They say good things come in small packages, and this supplement proves that. Inside this compact, letterbox-friendly foil bag – which uses less plastic than conventional pill bottles – are 180 tiny tablets measuring 6mm, each delivering a high-quality 1,000IU vitamin D hit.

They are incredibly easy to swallow and leave no aftertaste, so they are perfect for anyone who struggles to take pills. Perhaps best of all, though, is the price: this bag will easily get you through autumn and winter.

Gel-capsule supplements tend to be among the easiest to swallow but they often contain gelatine, meaning they are not suitable for vegans. However, that isn’t the case with these Myvitamins vitamin D3 softgels. Each high-strength supplement is easy to swallow and made using lichen algae, helping you to get your daily vitamin D needs while on a plant-based diet.

The one-a-day dosage means a 180-capsule bottle provides almost six months’ worth of vitamin D, making these supplements super affordable and excellent value for money. We also like that the pot is made from recycled materials so it’s fully recyclable again when it’s empty.

Each one-a-day gummy delivers 500 per cent of your recommended daily dose of the sunshine vitamin whatever the weather. Gummies are a delicious way to take supplements, and we think it could help make the habit of taking them regularly easier to form because you’re likely to look forward to their yummy taste – just like our tester did.

Other pros of the Myvitamins vitamin D gummies are that they are suitable for vegetarians and the packaging is recyclable. However, like many gummy supplements, they do contain sugar, which is something to be aware of if you’re avoiding sugar.

Many supplements contain milk, come in gelatine capsules or have been tested on animals, so we wanted to include something that is suitable for vegans. The Nature’s Own vitamin D3 is cruelty-free and takes the nutrient from lichen extract.

Our tester found the one-a-day tablets easy to swallow and liked that they are free from GMO, gluten and yeast. There are 60 pills in each bottle, giving you a two-month supply.

People with certain conditions, for example, multiple sclerosis, may need to take significantly higher than usual doses of vitamin D all year round. This supplement is ideal for those people. It contains 3,000IU of vitamin D3 that is delivered daily with three sprays under the tongue at any time of day – a bottle contains 35 servings.

Our tester found it easy to use and store and liked that a subscription service is available, so you never run out and save £3 each month. We would recommend speaking with your GP before starting this supplement though, because of its high potency.

For those who prefer not to swallow tablets, this easy spray bottle makes for a great delivery method and the flavour isn’t unpleasant either.

The NHS recommends that all children under five years of age take a daily vitamin D supplement throughout the year. But getting your child to take capsules is another matter entirely. That is unless you can give it to them in sweet form – these gummies will undoubtedly do the trick.

One of these chewy orange-flavoured bears a day provides little ones with the recommended 10 micrograms of vitamin D, plus they’ll look forward to taking them – our young tester tells us that they are yummy.

Taking a daily supplement can generate a lot of plastic waste over the years, but Dr Vegan has a solution to help limit your impact on the planet. These plant-based vitamins come in plastic-free, compostable packaging and can be stored in your special refillable Dr Vegan pill tin to keep them fresh.

The daily supplement itself is vegan, easy to swallow, halal, and gluten, dairy and lactose-free, making them suitable for pretty much everyone.

This is a high-dose vitamin D, with 2,500IU per pill, so please check with your clinician that it is suitable for you. It is already a reasonable option, but there is an offer that means you can buy three packets and only pay for two, while a subscription service saves you 15 per cent.

Infused with 360mg of fernblock, the Heliocare capsules provide your daily dose of vitamin D while also protecting the skin against the full spectrum of daylight, including UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A. If you happen to see the sun or if you’re on holiday, it can be tempting to try and get as much sun exposure as possible – this obviously puts your skin at risk if it’s not properly protected.

Ideal for daily use alongside your favourite sunscreen, these supplements are suitable for all skin types, offering an additional antioxidant boost to ensure your skin stays protected and healthy while topping up your vitamin D levels safely.