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Source Naturals

Vitamin D-3 5,000 IU

1 Capsule · 240 servings · $0.06/serving

72 / 100Good

Score Breakdown

Formulation
100
Safety
72
Final score
72/100

Ingredients (1)

Vitamin D3

100%

Dose

5000 IU

Target

1000–5000 IU

Form

Premium

Other Ingredients (4)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.