VITAMIN D3 4000 IU 100 μg CHOLECALCIFEROL FROM LANOLIN 240 TABLETS

Vitamin D3 4000 IU - cholecalciferol from lanolin, 240 tablets

Vitamin D3 4000 IU is a single-ingredient preparation in a small tablet: the manufacturer declares 100 µg of cholecalciferol, which is 4000 international units, corresponding to 2000% of the nutrient reference value. The raw material is lanolin - the most commonly used source of vitamin D3 in supplements, of animal origin, obtained from sheep wool wax. This immediately excludes this preparation from a vegan diet, and it is information worth having before purchase, not after. The package contains 240 tablets with a serving of one tablet per day, so it is designed for a very long period of use. Besides the vitamin itself, the tablet contains only two excipients, and the manufacturer declares the absence of gluten, eggs, soy, milk protein, and lactose. It is also important to mention the most crucial thing: this is a large daily dose of vitamin D. This is not a preparation to be taken lightly, and the dosage of this size should be determined with a doctor, preferably after checking your test results.

Ingredients

The composition provided by the manufacturer and distributor is three-element:

• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from lanolin) - 100 µg per tablet, 2000% RDI
• Anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids
• Filler: sorbitol
• Free from starch, salt, and sugar - manufacturer’s declaration
• Free from gluten, eggs, soy, milk protein, and lactose - manufacturer’s declaration
• Manufacturer’s declaration: NON GMO

The first thing in this composition is the source of vitamin: cholecalciferol from lanolin is an animal-derived raw material, so despite the very short list of ingredients, the preparation is not vegan. An alternative in the same chemical form is cholecalciferol from lichens, but that is a different raw material and a different SKU. Here the manufacturer clearly indicates lanolin. The second is sorbitol as a filler. It is a sugar alcohol, so the formal declaration of “sugar-free” remains true, but people who poorly tolerate polyols should be aware of its presence. Besides that, the list is short and closes with three items: no dyes, no flavors, and no coating. The manufacturer records allergen declarations directly, listing gluten, eggs, soy, milk protein, and lactose as absent, and separately adds the absence of starch, salt, and sugar, as well as NON GMO. How long to take a dosage of this size, consult with your doctor - this is a question about your test results, not about the label.

Specification

• Form: tablets
• Package: 240 tablets
• Content of vitamin D3: 100 µg per tablet
• In international units: 4000 IU
• Reference intake value: 2000%
• Source of cholecalciferol: lanolin (animal-derived raw material)
• Serving according to the manufacturer: one tablet daily
• Declarations: free from starch, salt, sugar, gluten, eggs, soy, milk protein, and lactose
• Manufacturer’s declaration: NON GMO
• Storage: in a cool and dry place

How to use

The manufacturer provides one very simple scheme and does not differentiate it based on the season or the age of the adult user:

• One tablet daily
• Drink with water, preferably during a meal containing fat
• Do not exceed the recommended serving by the manufacturer
• Do not use if the internal packaging seal is broken

Vitamin D is fat-soluble, so take the tablet with a meal containing fat. With a dosage of this size, consult with your doctor whether and how long to take it, preferably after checking your vitamin D level in the blood.

For whom

This preparation is for an adult who consciously chooses a large daily dose of vitamin D and knows why they are taking it, most often after a conversation with a doctor or after testing. The format and size of the package are consistent with such a scenario: a small tablet, one daily, 240 tablets in a box, which means a supply counted in months.

Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption/utilization of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy teeth. Vitamin D helps in the proper functioning of muscles. Vitamin D helps in the proper functioning of the immune system.

Who this preparation will not serve: people on a vegan diet, as the raw material comes from sheep wool, and people looking for a smaller daily dose - this manufacturer does not offer that in this package, and the tablets should not be divided without consultation. In the same category, you will find preparations with a smaller daily dose, described with their own values from their own labels.

Frequently asked questions

How much vitamin D3 is in one tablet?

The manufacturer declares 100 µg of cholecalciferol, which is 4000 IU, corresponding to 2000% of the nutrient reference value. This is one of the larger daily doses available without a prescription and should be treated as a decision, not a default choice. Besides vitamin D3, the tablet contains only two excipients.

Is this preparation vegan?

No. Cholecalciferol comes from lanolin, which is from sheep wool wax, and that is an animal-derived raw material. The manufacturer states this directly in the composition and in the product name. If you are looking for vitamin D3 in a plant version, you need a preparation with cholecalciferol from lichens - that is a different raw material and a different product.

Does the tablet contain sugar or gluten?

The manufacturer declares the absence of sugar, starch, and salt, as well as the absence of gluten, eggs, soy, milk protein, and lactose. The filler is sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol - this is not sugar in the sense of the declaration, but people who poorly tolerate polyols should be aware of its presence before purchase.

What does 2000% of the nutrient reference value mean?

The nutrient reference value is a benchmark from food labeling regulations, not a recommended serving for a specific person. The notation of 2000% indicates that one tablet significantly exceeds this reference value - and that is why this is a dosage to be determined with a doctor, preferably after measuring the level of vitamin D in the blood, not a default choice.

Variants and category

The manufacturer offers the same vitamin in other doses and forms, and in this category, vitamin K2 MK-7 in drops is often paired with it - both vitamins are fat-soluble and are sometimes used together. If you prefer drops and a complete set of fat-soluble vitamins in one product, there are also ADEK drops with vitamins A, D, E, and K. All items from this shelf have been gathered in the Supplements category.

Related articles

On the blog, we explain why vitamin D3 is worth combining with K2, and how to dose menaquione MK-7. We also write about what to watch out for when supplementing seniors.

Safety and storage

The preparation is intended for adults. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before use. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. With a dosage of this size, consult with your doctor whether and how long to take it - especially if you are taking other preparations containing vitamin D or calcium. Do not use the product if the internal packaging seal is broken. Store the package closed, in a cool and dry place, and out of reach of small children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Excessive intake may have a laxative effect. Dietary supplements cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.