Vitamin finder: choose by who takes it
Vitamins and minerals only fill gaps in your diet; they do not replace balanced meals or medicine. The tool below finds the right product group in thirty seconds. For young children, pregnancy or anyone on medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first.
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Read the label: amounts and units
Look at the amount per tablet or per serving, not per box. Vitamin D is listed in IU or mcg (40 IU = 1 mcg) and vitamin C in mg. Compare with official recommendations such as the NIH vitamin D fact sheet to see what share of your daily need it covers.
More is not better
Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble and can build up if you take too much. If you already take a multivitamin, add up the amounts before adding single products such as D3 or zinc. Stick to the dose on the label and never increase it yourself.
Children and pregnancy: ask first
Young children and pregnant women have their own needs and doses. Choose products that state an age range or are made for pregnancy, and ask a paediatrician, obstetrician or pharmacist before use. See kids' vitamins and prenatal vitamins.