MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz by Metagenics – Children's Bone Support Vitamin D3 Drops
MetaKids D3 Liquid by Metagenics is a liquid vitamin D3 supplement for children age 4 and above, with 25 mcg (1000 IU) of vitamin D in a one-drop daily serving. This children's vitamin D3 formula supplies cholecalciferol rather than a broad multivitamin blend, allowing a practitioner to consider vitamin D separately from other nutrients.
The 2 fl oz bottle offers a liquid alternative when a child does not want a tablet or capsule. Its concentrated one-drop serving makes careful adult dispensing important: a drop is the recommended daily amount, not a full dropper.
Key MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz Benefits
- Supports calcium absorption in the intestine, helping the body use calcium obtained from foods as part of a child's daily nutrition.
- Contributes to normal bone mineralization, the process that incorporates calcium and phosphate into the growing skeleton.
- Supports normal immune function through vitamin D's role in communication and activity within immune cells.
How MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz Works
After vitamin D3 is absorbed, the body converts it into forms that help regulate calcium balance. The active form communicates with cells lining the intestine, helping control the machinery that moves calcium from food into the body. This links vitamin D intake with the minerals needed for normal skeletal growth.
Vitamin D also interacts with receptors on immune cells. That nutritional role supports ordinary immune activity; it is not a promise of fewer illnesses. These vitamin D drops do not supply calcium, so calcium-containing foods remain important. Choosing this focused formula means considering both what it supplies and what still needs to come from meals.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol): Helps the intestine absorb calcium and supports the mineral balance needed for normal bone development. Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, which the body converts to its active signaling form. This nutrient also participates in normal immune cell function, connecting the formula's single active vitamin with its bone and immune support purposes.
MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz Is Formulated For
- Children age 4 and above whose healthcare practitioner recommends a separate vitamin D supplement.
- Families seeking a liquid option rather than a chewable, tablet, or capsule.
- Caregivers who can supervise daily dispensing and follow the label's vitamin D monitoring recommendation while reviewing other vitamin D sources with a practitioner.
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Recommendation: Directions: For children age 4 and above, give one drop daily as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 0.03 mL (1 Drop)
Servings Per Container: 2275
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) ... 25 mcg (1000 IU)
Other Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglycerides, Peppermint Oil, Spearmint Oil, Rosemary, Ascorbic Acid
Does Not Contain: This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Caution: This product is intended for use under adult supervision.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Notice: It is highly recommended that serum 25(OH)- and 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D be monitored every 60-90 days while consuming this product to ensure that levels remain in an acceptable range.
Practitioner Exclusive
This product is manufactured in a facility that produces products containing soy, tree nuts, and crustacean shellfish.
Additional vitamin D precautions: Excessive intake can raise blood calcium and cause nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, heart rhythm problems, or kidney injury. Review all vitamin D and calcium sources with the child's practitioner. Do not combine vitamin D with calcipotriene without medical advice. Thiazide diuretics can increase high-calcium risk. High-dose vitamin D requires particular caution with digoxin, diltiazem, or verapamil. Anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, cholestyramine, orlistat, and prolonged high-dose stimulant laxative use can affect vitamin D absorption or metabolism. Review atorvastatin, lovastatin and other CYP3A4 substrates with the prescriber. Aluminum-containing phosphate binders require particular caution in people with kidney impairment. Discuss kidney problems or high blood calcium before use.
Frequently Asked Questions About MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz
What are the benefits of MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz?
MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz supplies vitamin D3 to support calcium absorption, normal bone development, and normal immune function. Each one-drop serving provides 25 mcg (1000 IU) of vitamin D as cholecalciferol. This is a focused vitamin D formula rather than a multivitamin or calcium supplement. Its liquid form offers an alternative to swallowing pills, while the concentrated serving requires careful adult dispensing. A practitioner can assess whether this amount complements the child's food intake and other supplements.
Who should take MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz?
The label directs MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz to children age 4 and above, with one drop daily as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. It is intended for use under adult supervision, not for a child to dispense independently. A liquid format can suit families who prefer not to use tablets or capsules. Before adding it to a multivitamin routine, have the practitioner review the child's combined vitamin D intake and the label's recommendation for regular vitamin D monitoring.
Are there any side effects of taking MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz?
Excess vitamin D can raise blood calcium, causing nausea, vomiting, weakness, or kidney problems. This concentrated liquid requires adult supervision and must be kept out of children's reach. Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a healthcare practitioner. The label highly recommends serum 25(OH)- and 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D monitoring every 60-90 days. Its facility handles soy, tree nuts, and crustacean shellfish. Ask the practitioner to review kidney problems, calcium supplements, and all medicines, especially thiazides, calcipotriene, digoxin, anticonvulsants, steroids, orlistat, and cholesterol medicines. The full precautions above identify additional interactions relevant to vitamin D.
How does MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz support overall health?
Vitamin D connects everyday nutrition with normal skeletal and immune functions. After the body activates cholecalciferol, it helps regulate intestinal calcium absorption and mineral balance. Those processes support the normal mineralization of growing bones. Vitamin D also participates in communication within the immune system. MetaKids D3 Liquid 2oz supplies this nutrient in a measured liquid serving, but it does not replace calcium-rich foods, varied meals, or individualized guidance. The right supplement choice depends on the child's overall intake and practitioner assessment.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
