Do you have vitamin D supplements?
in-te-gra-TO-ri — five syllables, stress on fourth. 'Vitamina' — vi-ta-MI-na.
Ask for dietary supplements. Italian pharmacies have extensive supplement sections and pharmacists can advise on appropriate products.
'Integratori' (supplements) comes from 'integrare' (to supplement/integrate). 'Vitamina D' is very commonly prescribed and self-purchased in Italy. Common supplement requests: 'vitamina C' (vitamin C), 'magnesio' (magnesium), 'omega tre' (omega-3), 'probiotici' (probiotics), 'ferro' (iron), 'acido folico' (folic acid).
Ho bisogno di acido folico. Sono incinta.
I need folic acid. I am pregnant.
Folic acid is recommended from before conception through first trimester in Italy
Il medico mi ha consigliato il magnesio per i crampi.
The doctor recommended magnesium for my cramps.
Magnesium is widely recommended by Italian doctors for muscle cramps and sleep
Avete fermenti lattici per bambini?
Do you have probiotics for children?
Probiotics for children have specific formulations and dosing
Vitamin D deficiency ('carenza di vitamina D') is surprisingly common in Italy despite abundant sunshine — mainly because Italians cover up and use high-SPF sunscreen. Italian doctors routinely check vitamin D ('25-OH vitamina D') levels in blood tests and frequently prescribe supplements. The SSN reimburses vitamin D when prescribed for specific conditions like osteoporosis.