Navigator Vitamin D3 10000 IU - 120 capsules | Dietary supplement for immunity and healthy bones

Navigator Vitamin D3 10000 IU - 120 capsules

Navigator Vitamin D3 is a single-ingredient preparation in soft gelatin capsules. The manufacturer declares 250 µg of cholecalciferol in each capsule, which corresponds to 10 000 IU of vitamin D3, equating to 5000% of the reference intake value for an adult. The usage differs from the typical scheme and is worth knowing before purchase: Navigator recommends 1 capsule every 5 days, taken with a meal, rather than daily. The package contains 120 capsules. The ingredient list is short: cholecalciferol from lanolin, soybean oil as a carrier, and gelatin and glycerol as the capsule shell, plus water. The oil carrier has practical significance because vitamin D dissolves in fats, not in water. The product is manufactured by the British company Navigator Supplements. The capsules are soft and small, making them easy to swallow, and the packaging does not require refrigeration - just a dry and dark cupboard at room temperature. The manufacturer declares no sugar, lactose, or gluten.

Ingredients

The ingredients provided by the manufacturer and the content in one capsule:

• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from lanolin) - 250 µg, which is 10 000 IU, equating to 5000% RDI
• Soybean oil - carrier
• Capsule shell: gelatin and glycerol
• Water

The short list here means exactly what it looks like: a single-ingredient preparation without additives, where the rest of the items are the carrier and shell. Cholecalciferol from lanolin is the most commonly encountered form of vitamin D3. Lanolin is a fat obtained from sheep wool. Soybean oil serves as a carrier and is not incidental: vitamin D dissolves in fats, so the oil base in the soft capsule is a natural solution. However, this has two consequences worth knowing. First, soybean oil is an allergen, so the product is not suitable for those allergic to soy. Second, the shell is made of gelatin, which is an animal-derived material, so the product does not meet vegetarian or vegan diet criteria. The manufacturer declares no sugar, lactose, gluten, starch, or artificial colorants. Magnesium stearate is separately mentioned by the manufacturer as a substance they do not use. Cholecalciferol is the only active ingredient here - if you want both vitamin D and vitamin K2 at the same time, both are available in the combined version from the same line.

Specification

• Form: soft gelatin capsules
• Package content: 120 capsules
• Serving: 1 capsule every 5 days, with a meal
• Vitamin D3 in a capsule: 250 µg, which is 10 000 IU (5000% RDI)
• Source of vitamin D3: lanolin
• Carrier: soybean oil
• Capsule shell: gelatin and glycerol
• Allergens: soy - soybean oil
• Diet status: the product is not vegan or vegetarian
• Manufacturer: Navigator Supplements Ltd, United Kingdom
• Storage: dry, dark, at room temperature, in a tightly closed package

Usage

The manufacturer recommends 1 capsule every 5 days, taken with a meal. This recommendation deviates from the daily scheme known from preparations with lower vitamin D content and directly results from how much it contains in a capsule.

• Serving: 1 capsule every 5 days
• Take with a meal, preferably containing fat
• Swallow the capsule whole and drink with water
• Do not exceed the recommended serving
• For high doses of vitamin D, it is advisable to discuss supplementation with a doctor

For whom

This is a proposal for adults who want to supplement their diet with vitamin D alone and prefer a less frequent scheme than a daily capsule. Vitamin D helps in the proper functioning of the immune system and in maintaining healthy bones and teeth. These are statements permitted for this nutrient. The soft capsule with an oil base is convenient: small, easy to swallow, and does not require refrigeration, while the oil serves as a carrier for the fat-soluble vitamin. Limitations arise directly from the composition and are twofold. Soybean oil is an allergen, so the product is not suitable for those allergic to soy. The gelatin shell excludes vegetarian and vegan diets - if that is your criterion, the combined version with vitamin K2 has a plant-based shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as those taking medications regularly, should consult supplementation with a doctor, as should anyone considering a product with such a high vitamin D content in a capsule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I take this capsule?

The manufacturer recommends 1 capsule every 5 days, with a meal. This is not a product for daily use, and the scheme directly results from the vitamin D3 content in the capsule. Adhering to the manufacturer’s recommendation is more important here than with preparations with lower vitamin D content.

How much vitamin D3 is in one capsule?

The manufacturer declares 250 µg of cholecalciferol, which is 10 000 IU of vitamin D3, equating to 5000% of the reference intake value for an adult. This value applies to one capsule. The manufacturer recommends taking the capsule every 5 days, so this is the amount spread over five days, not per day.

Is the product vegetarian?

No. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, which is an animal-derived material, and the cholecalciferol itself comes from lanolin from sheep wool. Therefore, the product does not meet the criteria for vegetarian or vegan diets. If you are looking for a plant-based shell, the combined version with vitamin K2 has it, where hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is used.

Does the product contain allergens?

Yes. The carrier is soybean oil, and soy is one of the allergens that must be listed on labels, so the product is not suitable for those allergic to it. Additionally, the manufacturer declares no sugar, lactose, gluten, wheat, corn, dairy, starch, or artificial preservatives and colorants, as well as no magnesium stearate. The only allergen remaining on the list is soy.

Variants and category

If you want to take both vitamins at once and care about a plant-based shell, the same line is available in a combined version with vitamin K2 MK-7. You can find the full offer in the Supplements category.

Related articles

For more context, you can find the text about why it is worth combining vitamins D3 and K2, in the guide about vitamin K2 MK-7, and in the ranking of supplements for autumn blues and low mood.

Safety and storage

The product is a dietary supplement intended for adults and is not a medical product. It contains soy. Store it in a dry and dark place, at room temperature, in a tightly closed package, and out of reach of small children. Do not use the product in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as those taking medications regularly, should consult a doctor before starting use.

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. The dietary supplement does not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

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