At 5,000 IU (125 mcg) per serving, you're getting **Vitamin D3** right at the top of the clinically studied range for supporting bone health, immune function, and calcium absorption. The form is cholecalciferol — the same type your skin produces from sunlight and significantly more effective than D2 at raising blood levels.
This dose is well-suited if a blood test has shown you're deficient or if you have limited sun exposure. At 5,000 IU, you're above the conservative 600 IU RDA but within the range that current research supports for meaningful impact, especially during winter months or for people with darker skin tones.
The tradeoff is the gummy format — you're getting added sugar and gelatin with each serving, and gummies generally have looser manufacturing tolerances than tablets or softgels. If that doesn't bother you, the dose and form here are solid for your vitamin D needs.
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Vitamin D3
100%Dose
5000 IU
Target
1000–5000 IU
Form
Premium
Other Ingredients (10)
Glucose SyrupSweetener
High glycemic load; source typically corn (generally gluten-free)
SucroseSweetener
Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Carnauba WaxCoating
Hard plant wax from the carnauba palm used to glaze gummies and tablets
Citric AcidAcidulant
Natural acid derived from citrus fruits
GelatinCapsule
Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells
Malic AcidAcidulant
Naturally occurring organic acid found in apples, used as a flavor enhancer and acidulant in supplements
PectinGelling Agent
Plant polysaccharide from citrus peels or apple pomace used to gel pectin-based gummies
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