Now Foods, Vitamin D3, 2,000 IU, 240 Softgels

Now Foods Vitamin D3 2000 IU – 50 µg of vitamin D3 per softgel

Now Foods Vitamin D3 is a food supplement providing 50 µg, or 2000 international units, of vitamin D3 in each softgel. The vitamin D3 is in the form of cholecalciferol obtained from lanolin, the fat extracted from sheep's wool. One softgel provides 1000% of the nutrient reference value for vitamin D. The vitamin is dissolved in extra virgin olive oil, as vitamin D is fat-soluble. The bottle contains 240 softgels, which at one softgel a day last 240 days, or about eight months. The product comes from the USA, where it is made by NOW Foods, a family-owned company since 1968.

Vitamin D and its role

Vitamin D is obtained from the diet, but the body can also produce it itself when the skin is exposed to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Vitamin D is not abundant in food – it is found mainly in oily fish, egg yolk and fortified foods. In northern countries there is little sunlight during the dark season, and many people spend most of the day indoors, which is why vitamin D intake often receives more attention.

• 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 the maintenance of normal muscle function.
• Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels.
• Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division.

How to use?

Take 1 softgel daily with a meal. As vitamin D is fat-soluble, the softgel is best taken with a main meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you use other food supplements or fortified foods containing vitamin D at the same time, take their amounts into account too. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place after opening.

Key features

• 50 µg (2000 IU) vitamin D3 – per softgel, 1000% of the nutrient reference value.
• Cholecalciferol – vitamin D3 obtained from lanolin.
• In olive oil – the vitamin is dissolved in extra virgin olive oil.
• 1 softgel a day – easy to take with a meal.
• 240 softgels – lasts 240 days.
• Free from soy and gluten ingredients – according to the manufacturer, not made with wheat, gluten, soy, milk or egg ingredients.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Vitamin D3 2000 IU is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with vitamin D – for example during the dark season when there is little sunshine, or when their diet contains little oily fish and other foods with vitamin D. The product is for adults only. Consult a physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. The softgel shell is made of bovine gelatin and the vitamin comes from lanolin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Ingredients and quality

The softgel contains vitamin D3 and extra virgin olive oil, and the shell is made of bovine gelatin, glycerol and water. The product is made and quality tested in the USA in a GMP-compliant facility. Because natural ingredients are used, the colour of the softgels may vary slightly from batch to batch. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place after opening and keep it out of reach of children.