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Avete integratori di vitamina D?

Do you have vitamin D supplements?

Pronunciation

in-te-gra-TO-ri — five syllables, stress on fourth. 'Vitamina' — vi-ta-MI-na.

When to use it

Ask for dietary supplements. Italian pharmacies have extensive supplement sections and pharmacists can advise on appropriate products.

What it means

'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).

Variations

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

Mini Dialogue

— Avete integratori di vitamina D? Il mio medico me l'ha consigliata. — Sì, in gocce o in compresse? — Qual è più pratico? — Le gocce sono più flessibili per il dosaggio. Con quante unità? — Il medico ha detto mille unità al giorno. — Allora questo va benissimo. Una goccia al giorno, con il pasto.

— Do you have vitamin D supplements? My doctor recommended it. — Yes, in drops or tablets? — Which is more practical? — The drops are more flexible for dosage. How many units? — The doctor said one thousand units per day. — Then this is perfect. One drop per day, with a meal.

Cultural Note

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.