Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3 25mcg (1000 IU) Rapid Release Softgels (120 Count) is a baseline, fat-soluble dietary supplement engineered to maintain daily Vitamin D sufficiency, optimize systemic calcium absorption, and support overall immune and skeletal health.
Key daily physiological functions include:
• Calcium Balancing: Maximizes the intestinal absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorus, preserving normal bone mineral density and tooth structure.
• Daily Immune Maintenance: Acts as an essential cofactor for immune cell signaling and replication, reinforcing the body's natural baseline defenses.
• Neuromuscular Function: Supports baseline skeletal muscle contraction and nerve communication, helping to reduce general muscle weakness.
Product Specification
- Pack Size: 120 Rapid Release Softgels (a full 4-month supply at standard dosage) .
- Active Ingredient: 25 mcg (1000 IU) of Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) per single softgel .
- Other Inactive Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, and Corn Oil.
- Dietary & Allergen Profile: Non-GMO. Completely free from gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose, sugar, starch, yeast, fish, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners. It is strictly sodium-free. Note: Contains bovine gelatin and soy, making it unsuitable for vegans or strict vegetarians.
How to Use
- Standard Dosage: For adults, take one (1) liquid softgel daily .
- Administration: Swallow the softgel whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, puncture, or cut the capsule.
- Timing: Take strictly with or immediately following a meal containing healthy dietary fats (such as eggs, avocados, nuts, or olive oil). Because Vitamin D is fat-soluble, pairing it with food significantly increases its absorption efficiency.
Precautions & Disclaimer
- Daily Safety Limits: Unlike 5000 IU or 10,000 IU therapeutic strengths, a 1000 IU dose is a standard, safe daily baseline that sits well below the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of 4,000 IU, making it highly suitable for long-term daily maintenance without risk of toxicity.
- Drug Interactions: Weight-loss drugs (like Orlistat) and cholesterol-lowering bile acid sequestrants (like Cholestyramine) can block the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Space these medications at least 4 hours apart from this supplement.
- Medical Clearance: Consult a healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking chronic prescription medications (especially cardiac glycosides like Digoxin or thiazide diuretics), or have pre-existing hypercalcemia or kidney disease.
- Storage: Store tightly sealed at standard room temperature (15°C to 30°C) . Avoid excess humidity and localized heat to prevent the softgels from melting or sticking together. Keep entirely out of reach of children.