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4.7 (293) write a reviewMost biologically active form of D3, essential for bone growth and calcium absorption
Supports immune and nervous system function, and cardiovascular and mood health
Higher potency formula
Serving Size 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
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Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol) | 50 mcg | 250% |
Other ingredients: Rice flour, gelatin, modified food starch, sucrose, sodium ascorbate, medium-chain triglycerides, silica, dl-alpha tocopherol.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with food and water.
WARNING: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or nursing, if you have a medical condition, or if you are taking any prescription medication.
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Most biologically active form of D3, essential for bone growth and calcium absorption
Supports immune and nervous system function, and cardiovascular and mood health
Higher potency formula
Your body actually makes vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight. For anyone who spends little to no time in the sun, though, vitamin D supplements may be helpful. The elderly in particular have been known to have low levels of vitamin D. Get your "Sunshine Vitamin" with Swanson Higher Potency Vitamin D-3! This unique formula has received a lot of press by researchers and health professionals. It is best known for promoting bone, immune and emotional health. Our potent formula delivers 2,000 IUs of vitamin D-3 per capsule.
Terms and Ingredient Definitions
Shipping Weight: .21 lbs
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Q: Why are some vitamin D products measured in IU while others are in mcg?
Due to changes in FDA labeling guidelines, vitamin D amounts must now be listed in micrograms (mcg) on supplement facts and nutrition labels instead of international units (IU). Although these new guidelines were issued in 2016, updates weren't required until June 2020.
At Swanson, we began updating our labels in early 2017. You will see a mixture of both IU and mcg as our national brand partners complete this process.
Q: Did my vitamin D supplement change?
A: You may have noticed a change in the daily value percentage on your favorite vitamin D product, but that doesn't mean your product changed. The FDA increased the recommended daily intake (RDA) of vitamin D, which means the same product with the same ingredient amounts fulfills a lower percentage of the RDA than it prior to the change.
Q: How much vitamin D do I need each day?
In 2016, the Food and Nutrition Board increased the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for most adults from 10 mcg (400 IU) to 15 mcg (600 IU) per day, and 20 mcg (800 IU) for ages 70+.
Some doctors and nutritionists recommend higher daily vitamin D intakes, especially for those at risk for having low levels. The Vitamin D Council, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about vitamin D, recommends average adults supplement with 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D daily. Talk with your doctor about your individual needs.
For more information about these changes, see Nutrition Label Updates: Important Changes to Sugar, Fiber, Vitamin D & More.
Q: Why are these considered dry?
A: They are considered dry because the vitamin D-3 is not suspended in a liquid oil; rather, it is in a dry powder inside the capsule.
Q: Is the Vitamin D-3 in this supplement sourced from fish or lanolin?
A: It is from lanolin.
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