Vitamin D3 1000 IU | 25 mcg | 360 softgels | NOW Foods

Vitamin D3 1000 IU by NOW Foods

Looking for an easy daily vitamin D? This vitamin D3 from NOW Foods contains 25 µg per softgel, equivalent to 1000 IU. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the most commonly used form in supplements. One bottle contains 360 softgels, a generous supply.

What vitamin D3 is

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because your skin largely produces it on its own under the influence of UV light from the sun. In autumn and winter, the sun is too low in the Netherlands for this production to occur, which means many people get less of it during those months. Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, is the form that the human body produces on its own and that is also found in animal-based foods; the plant-based variant is called vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). D3 is the most commonly used form in supplements. On labels, vitamin D is expressed in micrograms (µg) or international units (IU), where 1 microgram is equivalent to 40 IU. The 25 µg in this softgel therefore corresponds to 1000 IU, a widely chosen daily amount. Fatty fish, eggs, and fortified products provide some vitamin D, but the majority normally comes from sunlight. The Health Council advises certain groups to take extra vitamin D.

What vitamin D contributes to

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, and normal muscle function. Vitamin D also contributes to normal calcium levels in the blood and to the normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, and it plays a role in the cell division process. The full list of approved health claims is further down on this page. Many people choose extra vitamin D3 in winter, when there is little daylight.

Softgel with oil as a carrier

Vitamin D is fat-soluble, and therefore this vitamin D3 is in a softgel with an oil base of extra virgin olive oil and safflower oil. That fat base suits the nature of the vitamin. The softgel is small and easy to swallow, convenient for daily use without powder or drops. An oil base has the advantage that the fat-soluble vitamin is already dissolved in fat, which aligns with how the body absorbs vitamin D from food. Because the capsule contains gelatin, this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

A generous supply of 360 softgels

One bottle contains 360 softgels, a supply that lasts almost an entire year with daily use. It is a simple product: only vitamin D3 in oil, without further additives or other vitamins. Due to the large quantity, the price per dose is low, which makes this variant popular with those who have D3 firmly established in their daily routine. The 1000 IU strength is the classic entry-level dose, suitable for those who simply want to keep their vitamin D levels up daily without dosing high. In short: an easy, affordable daily vitamin D3 from a brand known for clear labels and controlled production.