Vitamin D3 1,000 IU (25 mcg) in MCT Oil Softgel. Bones, Teeth, and Immune Function. Adults and Adolescents 9 and Over.

Each softgel contains Vitamin D3 1,000 IU (25 mcg, Cholecalciferol) in Medium Chain Triglyceride oil (MCT, from non-GMO coconut oil). Helps to build strong bones and teeth. Helps to maintain immune function. Health Canada approved (NPN 80117184). Bovine gelatin softgel. Gluten free, dairy free. Made in Canada. 500 softgels (500 day supply at 1 softgel per day).

Key Benefits

• Helps to build strong bones and teeth (NPN 80117184)
• Helps to maintain immune function (NPN 80117184)
• Vitamin D3 1,000 IU (25 mcg) as Cholecalciferol per softgel
• MCT oil carrier: rapid absorption without requiring a full fat-containing meal
• Approved for adults and adolescents 9 and over
• 1 softgel per day
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80117184)
• Gluten free, dairy free
• 500 softgels, 500 day supply (approximately 16.5 months)
• Made in Canada

Note: Contains bovine gelatin (softgel shell). Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

Why Choose This Formula

Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol: Cholecalciferol is the form of Vitamin D produced in human skin when exposed to UVB sunlight. It is the preferred supplemental form because it is more effective at raising and maintaining blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (the storage form measured in blood tests) compared to D2 (ergocalciferol). Each softgel provides 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol.

MCT Oil for Rapid Absorption: Vitamin D3 is fat-soluble and requires fat for absorption. This formula uses MCT oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides, from non-GMO coconut oil) as the carrier. MCTs are C8 (caprylic acid) and C10 (capric acid) fatty acids. Unlike long-chain fatty acids, MCTs do not require bile for emulsification and are absorbed directly into the portal vein, bypassing the lymphatic system. This makes MCT oil a particularly efficient carrier for fat-soluble vitamins, and means you do not need to take this softgel with a separate fat-containing meal.

Approved for Adults and Adolescents 9 and Over: The recommended dose is approved for adults and adolescents 9 years of age and over, at 1 softgel per day.

500 Softgel Supply: Each bottle contains 500 softgels, a 500 day supply (approximately 16.5 months) at 1 softgel per day.

Bovine Gelatin Softgel: The softgel shell is made from bovine gelatin. This product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

What This Product Does

This formula helps to build strong bones and teeth. It helps to maintain immune function. These are the Health Canada approved uses (NPN 80117184). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What Is Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that functions as a hormone in the body. Cholecalciferol (D3) is the form produced in human skin when exposed to UVB sunlight and is also found in fatty fish, egg yolks, and liver. Once absorbed, D3 is converted in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), the storage form measured in blood tests, and then in the kidneys to the active hormone form, calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D).

Calcitriol regulates calcium and phosphorus absorption in the intestine, supports bone mineralization, and plays a role in immune cell function. These are the basis for the Health Canada approved uses: helps to build strong bones and teeth, and helps to maintain immune function (NPN 80117184).

1,000 IU and 25 mcg refer to the same amount of Vitamin D3. Health Canada now uses mcg as the primary unit on labels. The conversion is: 1 IU of Vitamin D3 = 0.025 mcg, so 1,000 IU = 25 mcg.

What Is MCT Oil and Why Is It Used?

MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides. Triglycerides are fats made of a glycerol backbone with three fatty acid chains attached. Fatty acids are classified by chain length: short chain (fewer than 6 carbons), medium chain (6 to 12 carbons), and long chain (more than 12 carbons).

MCT oil is a refined fraction of coconut oil containing primarily C8 (caprylic acid, 8 carbons) and C10 (capric acid, 10 carbons) fatty acids. These medium-chain fatty acids are absorbed differently from long-chain fatty acids. Long-chain fats require bile for emulsification and are absorbed into the lymphatic system before reaching the bloodstream. MCTs do not require bile and are absorbed directly into the portal vein, going straight to the liver. This makes MCT oil a more rapidly absorbed fat.

For fat-soluble vitamins like D3, the presence of fat in the digestive tract is needed to trigger absorption. MCT oil provides this fat efficiently, meaning you do not need to take this softgel with a full fat-containing meal for good absorption.

This Formula vs. Vitamin D3 + K2 Formula

Nutridom offers two Vitamin D3 softgel formulas. This formula (NPN 80117184) provides Vitamin D3 only (1,000 IU per softgel) in MCT oil, in a 500 softgel bottle. The Vitamin D3 + K2 formula (NPN 80065905) provides Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) combined with Vitamin K2 (120mcg MK-7) in organic coconut oil, in a 300 softgel bottle.

If you are looking for Vitamin D3 alone, or if you are taking Vitamin K2 separately, or if you prefer MCT oil as the carrier, this formula is the appropriate choice. If you want D3 and K2 together in one softgel, see the Vitamin D3 + K2 formula. Consult your healthcare provider to determine which is appropriate for you.

Understanding the Ingredient Content

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): 1,000 IU (25 mcg) per softgel
Suggested Use: Adults and adolescents 9 and over: 1 softgel, 1 time per day
Softgels per bottle: 500
Supply at 1 softgel per day: 500 days (approximately 16.5 months)
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride (from NON-GMO Coconut Oil), Bovine Gelatin (Capsule Shell)

Who May Consider This Product

• Adults and adolescents 9 and over seeking to support bone and teeth health
• Adults and adolescents 9 and over seeking to maintain immune function
• Those who want Vitamin D3 alone (without K2) in a softgel with MCT oil for efficient absorption
• Those who want a large supply: 500 softgels, approximately 16.5 months at 1 per day
• Those who prefer MCT oil over whole coconut oil as the fat carrier

Not suitable for: vegans or vegetarians (bovine gelatin softgel). Consult a health care practitioner if you are taking blood thinners. See full safety information below.

Quality and Purity

• Health Canada approved (NPN 80117184)
• Vitamin D3 1,000 IU (25 mcg, Cholecalciferol) per softgel
• MCT oil from non-GMO coconut oil
• Gluten free, dairy free
• 500 softgels (500 day supply)
• Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use. Fat soluble vitamins are sensitive to heat and light.

Safety Information and Cautions

Consult a health care practitioner if you are taking blood thinners.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80117184).

About Vitamin D3 1,000 IU | MCT Oil | 500 Softgels

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol, 1,000 IU / 25 mcg per softgel) in MCT oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides from non-GMO coconut oil). MCT oil provides efficient absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin without requiring a separate fat-containing meal. Health Canada approved to help build strong bones and teeth and to help maintain immune function (NPN 80117184). Approved for adults and adolescents 9 and over. Bovine gelatin softgel. Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Gluten free, dairy free. 500 softgels, 500 day supply (approximately 16.5 months) at 1 softgel per day. Made in Canada.