Source Naturals Vitamin D3 5000 IU, Bone & Immune Health, 60 Capsules

What is Source Naturals Vitamin D3 5000 IU

Source Naturals Vitamin D3 5000 IU is a vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol) supplement in a bottle of 60 capsules. Each capsule has 125 mcg, which is 5,000 IU of vitamin D-3. The front of the bottle calls it «Bioactive form for bone and immune health*».

In short: per the bottle, take 1 capsule daily with a meal. The bottle has 60 capsules, so it lasts 60 days. It costs $8.50, about 14 cents a day. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

What is vitamin D3 5000 IU for?

Per the front of the bottle, it is a form of vitamin D «for bone and immune health*». The bottle panel adds that vitamin D-3 maintains «calcium and phosphorus levels in the body for strong bones» and plays a role in «a healthy immune response». It also explains that D-3 (cholecalciferol) is the form of vitamin D the body makes in sunlight. The asterisk (*) on the front and the one that closes that panel paragraph refer to the FDA statement at the end.

What each capsule contains

The capsule is gelatin.

How do you take Source Naturals Vitamin D3?

The bottle says: «Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily with a meal». With 60 capsules per bottle, one bottle lasts 60 days.

Cautions on the bottle

These are the warnings printed on the bottle, copied in full:

• «NOTE: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breast-feeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.»
• «Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.»
• «Keep out of the reach of children.»
• «Store in a cool, dry place.»

How much is it and where to buy it in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, Source Naturals Vitamin D3 5000 IU is $8.50 for 60 capsules: about $0.14 per capsule. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

Other vitamin D options in the store: Source Naturals Vitamin D-3 2,000 IU, 100 capsules, Youtheory Vitamin D3 5,000 IU and K2 MK-7, 60 capsules and Source Naturals Chelated Calcium and Magnesium with Vitamin D3 1,000 IU.

Frequently asked questions

How many mcg is 5000 IU of vitamin D3? Per the bottle, 5,000 IU is 125 mcg of vitamin D-3 per capsule.

Is the capsule vegetarian? No: the bottle says the capsule is gelatin.

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