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Ingredient

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

Strong

A fat-soluble vitamin with widespread low intake in northern climates.

How it works

Acts via the vitamin D receptor on calcium homeostasis, bone health, and immune cell signalling.

Evidence

Large body of pharmacopoeia-grade evidence for vitamin D adequacy and skeletal health.

Studies

  • Bouillon et al., Endocr Rev, 2019

    Reviews vitamin D physiology and supplementation outcomes.

    PubMed 30321335

Top products

Sorted by effective monthly cost

Now Foods Vitamin D3 2000 mg

Now Foods

Per serving
2000 mg
Studied midpoint
2500 mg · 2/day

Effective cost

$0.11/day·$3/month

Nature Made Vitamin D3 2000 mg

Nature Made

Per serving
2000 mg
Studied midpoint
2500 mg · 2/day

Effective cost

$0.19/day·$6/month

Thorne Vitamin D3 1000 mg

Thorne

Per serving
1000 mg
Studied midpoint
2500 mg · 3/day

Effective cost

$0.60/day·$18/month

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