Now Foods, Vitamin D3, 2,000 IU, 120 Softgels

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 – 50 µg (2000 IU) vitamin D per softgel

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 is a food supplement providing 50 µg, or 2000 IU, of vitamin D in each soft gel capsule. This amount is 1000% of the nutrient reference value. Vitamin D is present as vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, obtained from lanolin, which comes from sheep wool. The vitamin is dissolved in extra virgin olive oil and safflower oil, because vitamin D is fat-soluble. The recommended daily dose is one softgel and the bottle contains 120 softgels, so one pack lasts for four months.

What is vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that we obtain from food, but which the skin also produces under the influence of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Food contains relatively little vitamin D, mainly in oily fish, egg yolk and fortified foods. In the Nordic and Baltic countries there is little sunlight for much of the year, which is why many people take vitamin D as a food supplement.

• Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.

How to use?

Take one softgel a day with a meal. As vitamin D is fat-soluble, the softgel is best taken with a meal that contains fat. Swallow the softgel whole with a glass of water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also take other food supplements containing vitamin D, such as a multivitamin or fish oil, take their amount into account. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 50 µg (2000 IU) vitamin D – in one softgel, 1000% NRV.
• Vitamin D3 – cholecalciferol from lanolin.
• Oil-based softgel – with extra virgin olive oil and safflower oil.
• 1 softgel a day – 120 softgels last for 120 days.
• Simple formula – made without yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn and milk.
• NOW Foods – a family-owned company since 1968, manufacturing under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 is intended for adults who want to supplement their diet with vitamin D, especially during the dark season or when they spend little time in the sun. The softgel shell is made of bovine gelatin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The softgel contains vitamin D3, extra virgin olive oil, safflower oil and a capsule shell made of bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin and water. The product is made without yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish and shellfish, but the same facility also processes raw materials containing these allergens. Natural colour variation of the softgels may occur. NOW Foods is a family-owned company from the United States that has been making food supplements since 1968. Country of origin: United States of America. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.