The Solgar Vitamin D-3 2500 IU Liquid is a dietary supplement in liquid form, with 2500 IU (62.5 mcg) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol per 0.5 ml, i.e. per half dropper. The flavor is natural orange and the base is sunflower seed oil. The package contains 59 ml.
It is aimed at adults who want a high dose of vitamin D without swallowing a capsule or tablet, those who have difficulty swallowing, as well as those who want to adjust the amount they take with the dropper.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it is absorbed with the fats of the meal and not with water. That is why the liquid form here is not an aqueous solution but an oily one, with sunflower seed oil as the carrier. Cholecalciferol, the D3 form, is the same compound that the skin produces when exposed to sunlight.
In practice, the liquid form solves two problems. The first is ingestion, which is difficult for many adults and especially older people. The second is flexibility, since the dropper allows a smaller amount to be given when recommended, something that a tablet of fixed content does not allow. The 2500 IU is a high content per dose, multiples of the reference daily intake, and therefore use requires careful measurement.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, it is a particularly active formula of vitamin D3 in liquid form with a natural orange aroma, ideal for those who have difficulty swallowing capsules. The company states that vitamin D helps in the following:
The above statements are attributed to the producer and coincide with the approved health claims for vitamin D.
It suits adults with limited sun exposure, for example those who work indoors all the time or cover most of their skin. It suits older people who have difficulty with tablets and want something that can be drunk with a spoon or dropper. It also suits those who follow a diet poor in fatty fish and eggs, the main dietary sources of vitamin D, as well as those who want to avoid sugar, gluten and dairy products in their supplement.
It is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment, and does not replace a balanced diet.
Main ingredients: Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 2500 IU (62.5 mcg) per 0.5 ml, which corresponds to 1250% of the Reference Intake.
Other ingredients: Sunflower seed oil, natural orange flavor.
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: Liquid oily solution with dropper, natural orange flavor
Recommended dosage: Half dropper (0.5 ml) daily for adults, preferably with food. Shake before use.
With a dose of 0.5 ml per day, the 59 ml of the package lasts for about 118 days, i.e. almost four months of continuous use. 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, taking medication, or have any health problems, especially a parathyroid or kidney condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Half dropper, i.e. 0.5 ml, gives 2500 IU or 62.5 mcg of cholecalciferol.
With a daily dose of 0.5 ml, it lasts about 118 days. It is one of the longest-lasting vitamin D packages in the range.
Vitamin D is dissolved in sunflower seed oil and shaking ensures an even distribution in each dose.
Preferably with food. Because it is a fat-soluble vitamin, a meal containing fat helps absorption.
No. The orange flavor comes from natural aroma and the product is declared free of sugar, sweeteners, preservatives and artificial colors.
In form and flexibility. The liquid does not require swallowing a capsule and allows a smaller amount to be measured when needed, something impossible with tablets of fixed content.
D3 is usually derived from animal sources, so check the package label if you follow a strict plant-based diet.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of a human disease.
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Main ingredients: Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 2500 IU (62.5 mcg) per 0.5 ml, which corresponds to 1250% of the Reference Intake.
Other ingredients: Sunflower seed oil, natural orange flavor.
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: Liquid oily solution with dropper, natural orange flavor
Recommended dosage: Half dropper (0.5 ml) daily for adults, preferably with food. Shake before use.
With a dose of 0.5 ml per day, the 59 ml of the package lasts for about 118 days, i.e. almost four months of continuous use. 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, taking medication, or have any health problems, especially a parathyroid or kidney condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
