Swanson Vitamin D3 5000 IU

Swanson · Softgel · 0.125 mg

Price/day

€0.05

Dose

0.125 mg

Servings/pack

250

Pack price

€12.00

Transparency Index

8.0/10

Recommended The go-to for anyone wanting maximum D3 at the lowest price.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 9.0/10

Vitamin D3 has comparatively strong evidence for bone health, immune response, and mood stability.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.05 per 5000 IU is market-leading.

Product quality 7.0/10

Solid quality with tested potency, but no premium oil.

Label honesty 8.0/10

IU and µg values, oil base, and allergens clearly stated.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

Swanson publishes COAs and randomly tests batches with independent labs.

Product Description

Each softgel delivers 125 µg (5000 IU) vitamin D3 from lanolin, dissolved in olive oil and enclosed in gelatin. The bottle provides over eight months of daily supply.

What We Like

Exceptional supply of 250 servings
Very low daily price
Compact softgels

What We’re Missing

Not vegan
No vitamin K2 included

Usage Recommendation

1 softgel daily or adjusted by blood levels. Take with a fat-containing meal; supplement K2 separately.

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9.0/10

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NOW Foods Vitamin D3 5000 IU

8.6/10

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Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 5000

8.4/10

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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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