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Recommended Vitamin D Supplements
This is our most up-to-date recommendation for vitamin D supplements.
There are both Vitamin D2 and D3 supplements available on the market. We recommend Vitamin D3 supplements over D2 as it has a slightly better absorption rate.
If you’re interested in other supplements we’ve gathered all our recommendations on our page named Top Recommended Supplements
We choose each recommended product using our own method/criterias. If you want to know more about what we look for when choosing a supplement we recommend you read our guide named How-To Choose the Best Supplements [10-step guide]
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Consult with your physician
Before taking any supplements, you need to consult with your physician.
Our recommendations are not meant as a recommendation for or against using supplements but to recommend the product that we believe to be of the highest quality based on the criteria we describe in our guide mentioned above.
The products we recommend are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Recommended Vitamin D Supplements In Softgel Capsule Form
Softgel capsules can be easier to swallow than a tablet. Softgel capsules are often made of gelatin, but as our backup recommendation, we have chosen a good capsule that is suitable for vegans.
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1. Who is this for? (Adults, children or other)
Adults
2. Authority of the seller/manufacturer
A company founded in 1971, in the health and wellness business. Their headquarters is in the U.S, but they are found all over the world.
3. Is the production chain intact?
The company owns the factories and the whole production chain.
4. Quality/Source of raw materials
Thorough quality control of raw materials. High-quality standard.
5. Quality controls throughout manufacturing process (In-house or external)
In-house quality controls from start to finish.
6. What is the active ingredient?
5000 IU (125 mcg) Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol
7. Other ingredients?
Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Corn Oil.
8. Interaction between the active substances or ingredients
There should not be any interaction between the ingredients.
9. Does it contain animal products?
Yes, it contains gelatin.
10. Expiration date
This product seems to have a high turnover, which should, in theory, increase your chances of getting a newly made product.
Our backup recommendation - softgel capsule
This is our backup recommendation. It's also a great choice.
We recommend this as an alternative if, for instance, the first recommendation has sold out or if it doesn't suit you in some way.
Vitamin D supplements in softgel capsule form #ad
How it compares to the first product
This product does not contain gelatin, so it’s suitable for vegetarians.
It also contains Vitamin K2 which have shown that together with D3 amplify the effects.
Recommended Vitamin D Supplements In Gummies
Taking vitamin D supplements in gummy form can have advantages if you have trouble swallowing tablets. But the downside is that they often contain sugar.
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1. Who is this for? (Adults, children or other)
Adults
2. Authority of the seller/manufacturer
A company that has not existed so long, but is well known in the health market, with high quality products.
Based in Colorado where their products are made and distributed to more than 75
countries worldwide.
3. Is the production chain intact?
They control every step of the process.
4. Quality/Source of raw materials
Manufactured in the USA using domestic, highly controlled ingredients.
5. Quality controls throughout manufacturing process (In-house or external)
They use a third-party testing company for purity and potency of each new batch.
6. What is the active ingredient?
5000 IU (250 mcg) Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol.
7. Other ingredients?
Glucose syrup, sugar, water, pectin, black carrot concentrate, citric acid, trisodium citrate, natural strawberry flavor, carnauba wax.
8. Interaction between the active substances or ingredients
There should not be any interaction between the ingredients.
9. Does it contain animal products?
No, it’s suitable for vegans.
10. Expiration date
This product seems to have a high turnover, which should, in theory, increase your chances of getting a newly made product.
Our backup recommendation - gummies
This is our backup recommendation. It's also a great choice.
We recommend this as an alternative if, for instance, the first recommendation has sold out or if it doesn't suit you in some way.
Vitamin D supplements in gummies #ad
How it compares to the first product
This product has three active ingredients: Vitamin D3, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) and Echinacea.
This product has fewer other ingredients than the first choice.
This product contains more sugar per serving.
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