How do I take the ADEK tablets and how long does a pack last?
Take 1 tablet a day with water, with a meal containing fat.
One pack contains 200 tablets (57 g). At 1 tablet a day that is 200 days.
What allergen information does the manufacturer give for the ADEK tablets?
Allergens: none of the legally designated allergens as an ingredient; produced in a facility that also processes milk (incl. lactose), soy, peanuts, nuts, sesame, gluten, egg, crustaceans and fish.
What is in one ADEK tablet?
Per daily dose (1 tablet): Vitamin A (retinyl acetate) 800 µg (100% RI); vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 50 µg (2000 IU) (1000% RI); vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) 12 mg (100% RI); vitamin K2 (MK-7) 75 µg (100% RI).
The full ingredient list is in the Composition tab.
What does ‘% RI’ on the ADEK label mean?
RI stands for reference intake: the amount the EU (Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011) uses as a reference for an adult. Per daily dose (1 tablet): Vitamin A (retinyl acetate) 800 µg (100% RI); vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 50 µg (2000 IU) (1000% RI); vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) 12 mg (100% RI); vitamin K2 (MK-7) 75 µg (100% RI).
In what form are vitamins A, D, E and K in ADEK?
This product contains vitamin A as retinyl acetate, D3 as cholecalciferol, E as D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate and K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7).
All these forms are permitted in food supplements in the EU. We make no statements about differences in effect.
What does ‘ADEK’ stand for in OstroVit ADEK?
ADEK stands for the vitamins A, D, E and K. In this product, one tablet contains vitamin A 800 µg, vitamin D3 50 µg (2000 IU), vitamin E 12 mg and vitamin K2 (MK-7) 75 µg.
What does ‘fat-soluble’ mean for the vitamins in ADEK?
Vitamins A, D, E and K dissolve in fat, not in water. That is why the label says to take the tablet with a meal containing fat.
How much of each vitamin is in one ADEK tablet, and isn't that too much?
Vitamins A, E and K2 are at 100% of the reference intake (RI), vitamin D3 at 1000% RI (50 µg = 2000 IU).
EFSA’s tolerable upper intake levels (UL) for adults are 3000 µg vitamin A (as retinol) and 100 µg vitamin D a day, from all sources combined. Stick to 1 tablet a day.
What is the difference between ADEK and a multivitamin?
ADEK contains only the four fat-soluble vitamins A, D3, E and K2. A multivitamin usually also contains B vitamins, vitamin C and minerals.
Which EU health claims apply to OstroVit ADEK?
These are the health claims the EU has authorised for the vitamins in this product:
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
- Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels
- Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation
How do I know OstroVit ADEK contains what the label says?
Made in the EU (Poland). The certificate of analysis (CoA) is available per batch on request via coa@suppstore.com. State the EAN (5903246225037) or the batch number on your packaging and we will send the certificate for your batch.
How should I store the ADEK tablets and what is the shelf life?
Storage: 15-25 °C, dry, in the original closed packaging, away from sunlight.
The best-before date and the batch number are on the packaging.
How is my order shipped?
Every order ships with Track & Trace, so you can follow your parcel. You will see the shipping costs and the expected delivery time for your address before you pay.
How can I pay?
You pay safely with 20+ trusted payment methods on a secure payment page.
Can I return my order?
Yes. You have a 100-day money-back guarantee: return products within 100 days and you get your money back. Returns are free. For hygiene reasons, we do not accept opened packaging. Read our refund policy.