Vitamin D3 5000 IU | 125 µg | 240 softgels | NOW Foods

Vitamin D3 5000 IU by NOW Foods

Are you looking for vitamin D3 in a softgel? This vitamin D3 from NOW Foods contains 125 µg per softgel, equivalent to 5000 IU. That is a substantial amount, intended for conscious use by adults. One bottle contains 240 softgels.

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, which means production is low 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 the label you will see both micrograms and international units; 1 microgram corresponds to 40 IU, so 125 µg is equal to 5000 IU. With that amount, this softgel provides a multiple of the daily reference intake. Vitamin D is found in a limited number of foods, such as fatty fish and eggs; the skin produces it under the influence of sunlight. In the Netherlands, the government recommends additional vitamin D for certain groups.

What vitamin D contributes to

Vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and to the normal functioning of the muscles. Vitamin D also contributes to normal calcium levels in the blood and to the normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus, and plays a role in the cell division process. The full list of approved health claims is further down on this page, along with the safety information associated with this product.

Cholecalciferol from lanolin in olive oil

The vitamin D3 in these softgels is cholecalciferol that is extracted from lanolin, the natural wool fat of sheep. That is the most common source of vitamin D3 in supplements. It is processed in extra virgin olive oil as a fat base, matching the fat-soluble nature of the vitamin. The softgel shell contains beef gelatin, glycerin, and water, making this product unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

240 softgels and conscious dosing

One bottle contains 240 softgels. With a product containing 125 µg per softgel, it is wise to pay attention to your total vitamin D intake from all sources, for example in addition to a multivitamin. It is a simple, clear D3 formula: no blend, no multivitamin, only vitamin D3 in oil. This way you know exactly what you are taking with every dose. The 5000 IU strength is the highest in this range and particularly appeals to those who consciously maintain a high intake, tailored to their own situation and needs. In short: a vitamin D3 with 125 µg per softgel from a brand known for clear labels and controlled production.