The Solgar Vitamin D3 1000 IU is a dietary supplement in soft capsules, with 25µg of vitamin D3 per soft capsule, that is 1000 international units, an amount corresponding to 500% of the Reference Dietary Intake. Vitamin D3 here is cholecalciferol from fish liver oil, dissolved in stearic acid. The package contains 100 soft capsules.
It is aimed at adults who want a steady daily maintenance dose, without the large weekly or monthly high-dose regimens administered on medical advice.
Vitamin D is a special case among vitamins because humans can produce it on their own. When UVB ultraviolet radiation reaches the skin, it converts a precursor form of cholesterol into cholecalciferol, that is vitamin D3. The substance then undergoes two hydroxylations, one in the liver and one in the kidneys, to reach its final active form, which functions more like a hormone than a classic vitamin.
This chain depends on many factors: geographical latitude, season, time of day, cloud cover, use of sunscreen, skin pigmentation and age, as well as how many hours one spends indoors. Therefore dietary intake becomes important. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, to the maintenance of normal blood calcium levels, normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function and the normal function of the immune system, and has a role in cell division.*
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself:
The above statements are attributed to the producer and correspond to approved claims for vitamin D.
International units are an older way of expressing vitamin D content, but it remains in everyday use. The equivalence is simple: 40 IU correspond to 1µg, so 1000 IU are 25µg. The Reference Dietary Intake for vitamin D in the European Union is 5µg, so the capsule delivers 500% of this.
Vitamin D3 is derived from fish liver oil and the capsule shell contains bovine gelatine, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or people with a fish allergy. The composition contains no sugar, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
It suits adults who spend most of the day indoors, at an office or on shifts, and are exposed to little sunlight. It is of interest to those living in northern latitudes or spending the winter months, when UVB radiation is not sufficient for endogenous synthesis. It is an option for older people, as the skin's ability to synthesize vitamin D decreases with age, as well as for those who systematically use high-index sunscreen or cover most of their skin.
It is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitamin D levels are assessed by blood test, and in proven deficiency the doctor determines the regimen.
Main ingredients: per 1 soft capsule, Vitamin D3 (1000 IU) 25µg, 500% RDI.
Other ingredients: bulking agent (stearic acid), capsule shell (bovine gelatine, vegetable glycerine), water, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol and fish liver oil).
Free from: sugar, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: soft capsules
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, one (1) soft capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the pack of 100 pieces is sufficient for 100 days, that is about three months and ten days of continuous use. Since vitamin D is fat-soluble, taking it with a meal containing fat helps its utilization. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed in diagnosed parathyroid disease, hypercalcemia and kidney disease. Avoid combining with other preparations containing vitamin D to prevent dose accumulation. Keep the product in a cool and dry place and store it out of reach of children.
One soft capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
It is 25µg, as 40 IU correspond to 1µg of vitamin D.
1000 IU is a standard daily maintenance dose. Higher-dose regimens, such as weekly, are administered in proven deficiency and after medical evaluation.
No. Vitamin D3 is derived from fish liver oil and the capsule shell contains bovine gelatine.
D3, or cholecalciferol, is the form produced by the skin itself and found in animal foods, while D2, or ergocalciferol, comes from fungi and yeasts.
The time does not matter, what matters is that it is accompanied by a meal with fat, because vitamin D is fat-soluble.
Yes. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption of calcium, so the two are often taken together.
One hundred days, with one capsule per day.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients: per 1 soft capsule, Vitamin D3 (1000 IU) 25µg, 500% RDI.
Other ingredients: bulking agent (stearic acid), capsule shell (bovine gelatine, vegetable glycerine), water, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol and fish liver oil).
Free from: sugar, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: soft capsules
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, one (1) soft capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the 100-piece pack lasts for 100 days, i.e. approximately three months and ten days of continuous use. Since vitamin D is fat-soluble, taking it with a meal containing fat helps in its utilization. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed in diagnosed parathyroid disease, hypercalcemia, and kidney disease. Avoid combining with other formulations containing vitamin D to prevent dose accumulation. Keep the product in a cool and dry place and store it away from children.
