NOW Foods Vitamin D3 5000 IU

NOW Foods · Softgel · 0.125 mg

Price/day

€0.15

Dose

0.125 mg

Servings/pack

120

Pack price

€18.00

Transparency Index

8.6/10

Recommended Unassuming standard product for periods of low sun exposure or individually tailored use.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 9.0/10

Vitamin D3 has a massive evidence base for bone health and normal immune function.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.15 per 5000 IU is hard to beat.

Product quality 8.0/10

D3 from lanolin, cleanly processed.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Clear IU and µg values stated.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW tests in-house; external checks done on a spot-check basis.

Product Description

Softgels contain 125 µg (5000 IU) vitamin D3 dissolved in MCT oil. No colorants or fillers beyond gelatin and glycerin.

What We Like

Very small softgels
Long shelf life
Transparent dosing

What We’re Missing

Lanolin-based — not vegan
No vitamin K2 included

Usage Recommendation

1 softgel daily with a fat-containing meal. Check serum levels after 3 months and adjust dose accordingly.

Other Vitamin D3 products

Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 2000 IU

9.0/10

Recommended

Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 5000

8.4/10

Recommended

Swanson Vitamin D3 5000 IU

8.0/10

Recommended

Ingredient dossier

Vitamin D3 is well supported for bone, muscle, and immune function when deficiency is confirmed. Without deficiency, additional benefit is significantly weaker — not a universal upgrade.

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