Vitamin D3 5,000IU 60sg

Vitamin D3 5,000IU 60sg by Life Extension – Bone Health Vitamin D Supplement

Life Extension Vitamin D3 5,000 IU softgels provide a concentrated, single-nutrient option for adults whose healthcare practitioner recommends this strength. Each softgel supplies 125 mcg of vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol, in a formula containing extra virgin olive oil and medium chain triglycerides.

This 60-softgel bottle focuses on vitamin D rather than combining it with calcium or vitamin K. That distinction matters when comparing supplements: vitamin D helps your body use calcium, but this product does not supply the calcium itself. The 5,000 IU strength calls for an individualized plan, not an assumption that everyone needs this amount.

Key Vitamin D3 5,000IU 60sg Benefits

• Supports calcium absorption, helping your body move this essential mineral from food through the intestine into circulation.
• Promotes bone health by supporting the mineral balance needed for normal bone maintenance and ongoing renewal.
• Supports normal muscle function, complementing vitamin D's role in maintaining the minerals involved in movement.
• Provides nutritional immune support through vitamin D's established role in normal immune cell activity and communication.

How Vitamin D3 5,000IU 60sg Works

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble nutrient. After absorption, the liver and kidneys convert it into forms the body can use. Its active form helps regulate proteins that move calcium across the intestinal lining. This connects dietary calcium intake with the body's ability to make that mineral available where it is needed.

Vitamin D also contributes to calcium and phosphorus balance, which supports normal bone mineralization. Taking the softgel with food follows Life Extension's directions and fits the way fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed. A higher labeled amount does not automatically translate into a better fit; total intake and vitamin D blood levels remain important.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

• Vitamin D3: Supports the normal absorption and use of calcium. After conversion to its active form, vitamin D helps intestinal cells produce the proteins involved in calcium transport. This nutritional role supports bone mineralization alongside adequate calcium intake; the softgel does not replace calcium-containing foods.

Vitamin D3 5,000IU 60sg Is Formulated For

• Adults seeking a vitamin D-only softgel when this concentrated strength fits their practitioner-guided supplementation plan.
• People comparing total vitamin D intake across individual supplements and multivitamins before selecting a 5,000 IU product.

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Vitamin D Soft-Gels and Vitamin D Supplements collections.

Recommendation: Take one (1) softgel daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 60

Other Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, gelatin, medium chain triglycerides, glycerin, purified water, rosemary extract.

Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Additional precautions: This 5,000 IU serving exceeds the general adult daily upper limit of 4,000 IU; use this strength with healthcare supervision. Excess vitamin D can raise blood calcium and cause nausea, vomiting, weakness, excessive thirst, or frequent urination. Review use with a pharmacist if you take thiazide diuretics, orlistat, corticosteroids, or statins. Thiazides can increase the risk of high blood calcium, orlistat can reduce vitamin D absorption, corticosteroids can lower vitamin D levels, and high-dose vitamin D can affect some statins.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.