Vitamin D3 2,500Â IU Extra Strength (Softgels)
Prevents Vitamin D Deficiency
- Delivers 2,500 IU of biologically active vitamin Dâ per softgel to effectively prevent deficiency
- Helps reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis when combined with adequate calcium and exercise
- Provides the natural cholecalciferol form that the body produces in response to sunlight
- Formulated with medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) for optimal bioavailability
- Made in Canada in our certified cGMP-certified facility and tested in an ISO 17025âaccredited laboratory
The âSunshine Vitaminâ in Maximum Strength
Living in northern latitudes comes with a challenge: getting enough sunlight to generate adequate vitamin D. Statistics Canada reports that approximately 40% of Canadians are vitamin Dâdeficient in winter, and 25% remain deficient even during summer months. Vitamin D3 Extra Strength provides 2,500 IU of biologically active cholecalciferolâthe maximum daily dosage allowed without a prescriptionâto bridge this gap and ensure your levels remain optimal regardless of the season. Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption, a process essential for building and maintaining strong bones. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Our formula suspends this fat-soluble vitamin in a base of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), ensuring it is readily absorbed by the body. Taking a daily high-potency vitamin D supplement is a simple, effective strategy to prevent deficiency andâwhen combined with calcium and a healthy lifestyleâreduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Signs your body may need support
- You experience low mood during the darker winter months
- You notice persistent fatigue or low energy
- You have a history of bone fractures or low bone density
- You easily get sick
How Vitamin Dâ Works
Vitamin Dâ acts more like a hormone than a vitamin. Its primary role is to regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestines. By unlocking the bodyâs ability to utilize these minerals, vitamin Dâ ensures they are deposited into the skeletal structure rather than excreted. This mineralization process is what keeps bones dense and resilient against fractures and osteoporosis.
Who can benefit from Vitamin D3 Extra Strength?
- Individuals who spend the majority of their daylight hours inside offices or homes
- Seniors whose skin becomes less efficient at converting sunlight into vitamin D
- People with darker skin tones that naturally filter UV rays
- Individuals who consistently wear sunscreen or protective clothing
- Residents of northern climates where winter sun is too weak to trigger synthesis
Get the most out of Vitamin D3 Extra Strength
Stress your skeleton
Bones are reactive tissues; they only strengthen when physically challenged. Incorporate impact activities like jogging or resistance training to send the chemical signal that specifically demands the reinforcement of your bone matrix.
Anchor your rhythm
Hormonal balance relies on light signals. Step outside for 10 minutes within an hour of waking; natural daylight resets your cortisol curve, creating the optimal biological environment for tissue repair and immune function.
Guide the calcium
Calcium can accumulate in soft tissues if left unmanaged. Consume vitamin Kâârich foodsâlike sauerkraut, natto, or gouda cheeseâto activate the specific proteins that physically carry minerals into the bone structure where they belong.
Directions of Use
Adults: Take 1Â softgel daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner. To be taken with an adequate intake of calcium.
Duration of use: Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 6Â months.
Warnings
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; if you have kidney disorders; if you take other vitamin D supplements, multivitamin supplements containing vitamin D, or products containing vitamin D analogues; if you take any prescription medications including antacids, anticonvulsants, digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, steroids, statins, or thiazide diuretics; and to determine if you would benefit from additional vitamin D. A dose of 15â20 mcg (600â800 IU) of vitamin D per day is adequate for most individuals.
Contraindications: Do not use this product if you have hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria.
Known adverse reactions: Discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner if weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, lack of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ringing in the ears, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness occur, which are early symptoms of hypercalcemia, or if you have any other side effects.
Ingredients
| Each softgel contains: | |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 62.5 mcg (2,500 IU) |
| Other ingredients: Medium-chain triglycerides and natural vitamin E (á´ âalphaâtocopherol, from nonâGMO sunflower) in a softgel composed of glycerin, bovine gelatin, and purified water. | |
Product ingredients listed here refer to our most recent production runs. Improvements to formulas and access to particular raw materials may create instances whereby ingredients on our web differ from ingredients in finished products available at retail. Always refer to ingredients, directions of use, and warnings on the label of the product you have on hand to ensure it is right for you.
Code: V0734-R3
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