Vitamin D3 Drops 1,000 IU | 30 ml | NOW Foods

NOW Foods Vitamin D3 Drops 1000 IU

Prefer to avoid capsules? NOW Foods Vitamin D3 drops provide 25 µg of vitamin D3 per drop, which is 1000 IU of cholecalciferol. The pipette allows for simple and precise dosing. One bottle contains 30 ml.

What is Vitamin D3?

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because your skin produces a large amount of it itself under the influence of the sun's UV rays. In autumn and winter, the sun is too low to allow this production, which is why many people get less of it precisely during these months. Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, is the form the human body produces itself and is also found in animal-based foods; the plant variant is called vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). D3 is the most commonly used form in supplements. On the label, vitamin D is indicated in micrograms (µg) and international units (IU), knowing that 1 microgram corresponds to 40 IU. The 25 µg per drop therefore equals 1000 IU, a frequently chosen daily amount. Vitamin D is one of the few vitamins for which diet alone is often insufficient: fatty fish, eggs, and fortified products provide some, but most normally comes from sunlight. In a country like the Netherlands, with long dark winters, this is why authorities recommend additional vitamin D intake for certain groups, and why many people take it all year round.

What does Vitamin D contribute 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 complete list of authorized health claims can be found further down this page. Liquid vitamin D3 is a convenient supplement, especially in winter.

Dissolved in a neutral MCT oil from coconut

Since vitamin D is fat-soluble, this D3 is dissolved in MCT oil from coconut. MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, a light and neutral vegetable oil. This provides an oily base without added flavors or colors and with a short ingredient list of only two items. Unlike gelatin-based softgels, this liquid form contains no animal casing, making the bottle vegetarian. MCT oil is also a light oil that absorbs quickly and does not leave a strong taste, making the drop neutral to take.

A 30 ml bottle with pipette

The bottle contains 30 ml of liquid vitamin D3 and comes with a pipette for precise dosing. These vitamin D3 drops are well suited for those who find capsules or tablets inconvenient, or who prefer to adjust the amount themselves. In a household where several people use vitamin D, a single bottle with a pipette is often more practical than separate pots of capsules. The liquid form has the advantage of allowing easy variation in quantity and not requiring the dissolution of a casing. In summary: a liquid and vegetarian vitamin D3, from a brand known for its accurate labels and controlled production.