Liposomal vitamin C is currently considered unbeatable in terms of bioavailability: a shell of phospholipids protects the vitamin from degradation in the digestive tract and improves absorption. Studies show that vitamin C levels in the blood can be up to 2.4 times higher than with conventional ascorbic acid powder.

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the formation of red blood cells, energy metabolism, cell division and the functioning of the central nervous system. It also helps to regulate homocysteine levels and supports the detoxification of harmful substances.

Based on current data (*), an average of 40% of the population in Europe is insufficiently supplied with vitamin D. In Germany alone, however, the annual average is 56% (reference laboratory value of <50 nmol/l). Independent expert groups and physicians, on the other hand, recommend a higher reference laboratory value of 75 nmol/l. If we use this as a reference, then in Germany over 85%, in Switzerland 75%, in the Netherlands approx. 70% and in the UK approx. 88% are underserved. Even more southerly regions of Europe are not spared from vitamin D deficiency; data from Greece, for example, show that up to 90% of the population there are insufficiently supplied with vitamin D (based on 75 nmol/l) and about 50% are below a value of 50 nmol/l. * Cashman KD et al. 2016. Vitamin D deficiency in Europe: pandemic?. Am J Clin Nutr. 103(4): 1033–1044.Palacios C und Gonzalez L. 2013. Is vitamin D deficiency a major global public health problem? J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 144PA: 138–145.

Due to the baby’s growing bone structure, a good vitamin D supply is particularly important, because vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. Since infant formula and usually also breast milk contain insufficient amounts of vitamin D, a daily vitamin D supplement is definitely recommended for babies.

It’s important to take vitamin B12 supplements regularly. This helps ensure a consistent supply.

The German Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine (DGKJ) recommends supplying both bottle-fed children and nursing babies with additional vitamin D3 daily until their second early summer. It doesn’t matter at what time the vitamin is administered – the main thing is that you think about it every day.

Acerola cherry is the absolute best performing fruit with 1700 mg vitamin C per 100 g fruit. For this reason, acerola cherry fruit juice powder is often used in dietary supplements as a source of natural vitamin C.

Yes, in general, vitamin B12 can be taken without concern – especially if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet or are experiencing deficiency symptoms. If you're unsure, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional.

There is no such thing as one perfect vitamin D supplement for everyone. After all, everyone has different needs. But there are a few things you should always look out for: the use of easily absorbable vitamin D3, a pure formula without unnecessary additives or inferior ingredients, and a dosage that is right for you – particularly practical for families: our flexibly dosed vitamin D3 drops.

In addition to sunlight, which is the most important natural source of vitamin D, this vital substance can also be absorbed to a certain extent through food. Foods containing vitamin D include, above all, oily fish such as eel, herring, sprat, anchovy and salmon trout, cod liver oil, mushrooms such as chanterelles, button mushrooms, porcini and butter mushrooms, as well as vitamin D-enriched plant-based milk products, juices, oatmeal and the like. However, as sunlight and food alone cannot usually cover the entire daily vitamin D requirement, and many people in Western countries have already developed a deficiency, dietary supplements are advisable. To optimise intake, it may be useful to measure your vitamin D levels and calculate the exact dose.