Vitamin D3 1000 IU | 25 mcg | 360 Softgels | NOW Foods

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 1000 IU

Looking for a simple daily vitamin D? This Vitamin D3 from NOW Foods contains 25 µg per softgel, which is 1000 IU. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the most common form used in supplements. One pot contains 360 softgels, a generous supply.

What Vitamin D3 is

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because your skin largely produces it itself under the influence of the sun's UV rays. In autumn and winter, the sun is too low in the Netherlands for this production, meaning many people get less of it during these months. Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, is the form that the human body produces itself and is also found in animal products; the plant-based variant is called vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). D3 is the most common form used in supplements. On labels, vitamin D is expressed in micrograms (µg) or international units (IU), with 1 microgram being equivalent to 40 IU. The 25 µg in this softgel therefore corresponds to 1000 IU, a very common daily amount. Vitamin D is one of the few vitamins for which diet alone is often not enough: fatty fish, eggs, and fortified products provide some, but the majority normally comes from sunlight. In a country like the Netherlands, with long, dark winters, this is why authorities recommend a vitamin D supplement for certain groups and why many people supplement it all year round.

What Vitamin D contributes to

Vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and the maintenance of normal bones, normal teeth, and normal muscle function. Vitamin D also contributes to normal blood calcium levels and the normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, and plays a role in the process of cell division. The full list of approved health claims can be found further down this page. Many people specifically choose a vitamin D3 supplement in winter, when there is little daylight.

Softgel with oil as a carrier

Vitamin D is fat-soluble, which is why this vitamin D3 is found in a softgel with an oily base of extra virgin olive oil and safflower oil. This fatty base matches the nature of the vitamin. The softgel is small and easy to swallow, convenient for daily use without powder or drops. An oily base has the advantage that the fat-soluble vitamin is already dissolved in fat, which matches how the body absorbs vitamin D from food. As the capsule shell contains gelatin, this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

A generous supply of 360 softgels

One pot contains 360 softgels, a supply that lasts almost an entire year with daily use. This is a unique product: only vitamin D3 in oil, without additional additives or other vitamins. Thanks to the large volume, the price per dose is low, making this variant popular with those who integrate D3 into their daily routine long-term. The 1000 IU dosage is the classic entry-level dosage, suitable for those who simply want to maintain their vitamin D levels without a high dosage. In short: a simple and economical daily vitamin D3, from a brand known for its clear labels and controlled production.