Vitamin D3 1,000IU by Life Extension – Bone Health Vitamin D Supplement
Life Extension Vitamin D3 1,000 IU softgels provide 25 mcg of vitamin D3 per softgel in an oil-based formula. This single-nutrient supplement supplies cholecalciferol, the D3 form of vitamin D, rather than combining it with calcium or vitamin K.
Vitamin D helps your body use the calcium in your diet, making it an important part of everyday bone health. This formula offers a defined vitamin D amount for adults who want to review their intake separately from other nutrients. The softgels contain gelatin, so they are not a vegetarian format. Both the 90-softgel and 250-softgel bottles provide the same amount of vitamin D3 per serving.
Key Vitamin D3 1,000IU Benefits
- Supports calcium absorption in the intestine, helping the body take in this essential mineral from food.
- Helps maintain normal bone mineralization by supporting the availability of calcium and phosphorus for the skeleton.
- Contributes to normal muscle function, alongside the minerals and other nutrients involved in everyday movement.
- Supports normal immune function as part of maintaining adequate vitamin D nutrition.
How Vitamin D3 1,000IU Works
Vitamin D3 must be activated before it can carry out its main functions. Your liver converts it into a circulating form, and your kidneys help produce the active form. That active vitamin D signals cells in the intestine to make proteins involved in absorbing calcium. This process helps connect the calcium you eat with the body's ongoing mineral needs.
Bone mineralization means adding minerals to the framework of bone. Vitamin D supports that process, but it does not supply calcium itself. Calcium-containing foods and adequate overall nutrition therefore remain important when you choose a vitamin D-only supplement. Vitamin D is fat-soluble; follow this product's direction to take it with food.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Vitamin D3: Supports the body's absorption and use of calcium. After activation, it helps intestinal cells move calcium from food into the bloodstream, where the mineral can support normal body functions and bone maintenance. This calcium-handling role makes vitamin D3 a foundational nutrient for skeletal health.
Vitamin D3 1,000IU Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a single-nutrient vitamin D3 softgel rather than a combination bone formula.
- Adults reviewing vitamin D from fortified foods, multivitamins and individual supplements with their healthcare practitioner.
- People who prefer to manage vitamin D intake separately from their calcium intake, while keeping both nutrients in view.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner before starting a new supplement. Ready to find the right fit? Access Now to schedule a consultation with our licensed wellness professionals at Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Life Extension collection.
Recommendation: Read the entire label and follow directions carefully prior to use. Take one (1) softgel daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 90-softgel bottle: 90; 250-softgel bottle: 250
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) ... 25 mcg (1,000 IU) ... 125% Daily Value
Other Ingredients:
90-softgel bottle: extra virgin Olive Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water, Rosemary extract
250-softgel bottle: extra virgin Olive Oil, Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides Oil, Glycerin, purified Water, Rosemary extract
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
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Keep out of reach of children.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Additional precautions: Excess vitamin D can raise blood calcium and cause nausea, vomiting, weakness, excessive thirst, frequent urination, kidney stones or kidney damage. The adult upper intake limit is 4,000 IU daily from all sources unless a healthcare professional directs otherwise; the label's 10,000 IU warning is not a daily intake goal. Review calcium supplements and all medicines with your pharmacist. Thiazide diuretics can increase the risk of high calcium. Avoid combining vitamin D with calcipotriene; high doses also pose concerns with digoxin, diltiazem or verapamil. Aluminum-containing phosphate binders require particular caution in people with kidney failure. Anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, cholestyramine, orlistat and long-term high-dose stimulant laxatives can affect vitamin D or calcium handling. Atorvastatin and medicines processed by CYP3A4, including lovastatin, also warrant review.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vitamin D3 1,000IU
What are the benefits of Vitamin D3 1,000IU?
Vitamin D3 1,000IU by Life Extension supports calcium absorption and normal bone mineralization. Each softgel supplies 25 mcg of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, without adding calcium or vitamin K. Vitamin D also contributes to normal muscle and immune function. This makes the formula a way to add a defined amount of vitamin D to your nutritional routine while managing other nutrients separately. It complements calcium-containing foods rather than replacing them.
Who should take Vitamin D3 1,000IU?
This formula is an option for adults who want a single-nutrient vitamin D3 supplement and prefer an oil-based softgel. Both bottle sizes supply the same 25 mcg per serving. Consider vitamin D already present in your multivitamin, fortified foods and other supplements before adding it. The gelatin softgel is not vegetarian. People who are pregnant, lactating, receiving medical treatment or taking medicines should discuss this product with their healthcare practitioner before use. It is not recommended for people with high blood calcium.
Are there any side effects of taking Vitamin D3 1,000IU?
Excess vitamin D can raise blood calcium, causing nausea, weakness, thirst or kidney problems. The label advises periodic blood measurements above 50 mcg (2,000 IU) daily from diet and supplements, and says not to exceed 10,000 IU daily unless your doctor recommends it. It is not recommended with high blood calcium. Do not exceed the recommended dose or use a bottle with a damaged outer seal; keep it away from children. Consult your physician during medical treatment, pregnancy or lactation. Thiazides, digoxin and other medicines need review; see Additional precautions above.
How does Vitamin D3 1,000IU support overall health?
Vitamin D3 supports overall health by helping the body manage calcium and maintain normal bone, muscle and immune functions. Your body activates cholecalciferol before using it to regulate calcium absorption in the intestine. This formula contributes 25 mcg per softgel to that nutritional foundation, but does not supply the calcium your skeleton also needs. Take it with food as directed, and review your total vitamin D intake rather than assuming that a larger supplemental amount is automatically a better choice.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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