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Vitamin D3, 5,000 IU

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Vitamin D60 softgelsItem 01713

What the official page says

The manufacturer presents this product as a vitamin D3 softgel formula. The research focus here is the stated dose, form and label language, not a promise of an individual health outcome.

What to verify next

Vitamin D guidance varies with age, diet, sun exposure and health status. Compare the product label with current public-health guidance before making a decision.

How the formula may work

Vitamin D3 is converted through liver and kidney pathways into active metabolites that bind the vitamin-D receptor and regulate genes involved in calcium/phosphate balance. The dose is high enough that blood-level and total-intake context matters.

Active ingredients

Ingredient names and amounts follow the official source where disclosed. Missing values are not inferred.

IngredientAmount per servingRole / mechanism note
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)125 mcg / 5,000 IUConverted in the body to active vitamin-D metabolites that regulate calcium/phosphate balance and gene expression.

Other ingredients / excipients

Extra virgin olive oilGelatinMedium-chain triglyceridesGlycerinPurified waterRosemary extract
  • 125 mcg / 5,000 IU
  • 60 softgels
  • Item 01713

Primary health-goal users

  • Adults evaluating vitamin-D intake with a clinician or current blood test
  • People whose diet, sun exposure or medical context may make vitamin-D status worth checking
  • Readers comparing a single nutrient with a multivitamin that already contains vitamin D

Potential benefits and evidence framing

  • Supports normal calcium and bone metabolism
  • Contributes to normal immune and muscle function
  • The manufacturer positions it for bone, immune and whole-body health; this is not a promise to treat a condition

Possible adverse effects

  • Excess vitamin D can raise blood calcium and may cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, weakness, thirst or frequent urination
  • Long-term excess can increase kidney and cardiovascular risk through hypercalcaemia
  • Possible sensitivity to gelatin or other excipients should be checked on the label

Contraindications and precautions

  • The official page cautions against use in people with high blood calcium and asks users above 2,000 IU/day to monitor 25-hydroxy vitamin D
  • Do not exceed 10,000 IU/day unless a doctor recommends it
  • Review kidney disease/stones, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, thiazide diuretics, digoxin, pregnancy and lactation with a clinician

Questions to keep visible

High-dose nutrients may not be appropriate for everyone. Follow the current label and ask a healthcare professional if you have a condition or take medicines.

Evidence and source trail