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Vitamin D3 125 mcg (5,000 IU)
Vitamin
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
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How it scores
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s)
- Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol 125 mcg 625%
Other ingredients: extra virgin Olive Oil, Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glycerin, purified Water, Rosemary extract.
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take one (1) softgel daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Phenobarbital ·Tacrolimus ·Sirolimus ·Rifampin ·Phenytoin ·Carbamazepine ·Hydrochlorothiazide ·Primidone
- Side effects:
- Death ·Hypercalcaemia ·Nephrolithiasis ·Nephrocalcinosis ·Serious adverse events ·Pancreatitis
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Is it dosed to do anything?
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Vitamin D3
At the studied dose125 mcg / day studies used 5-199 mcg · 65 studies
What Vitamin D3 is good for
- Heart rate responseB
Heart rate response to stress or stimulants
Cardiovascular
- Urine proteinC
Lower urine protein
Renal & urinary
- Arrhythmia incidenceB
Lower chance of arrhythmia
Cardiovascular
- Depression severityA
Less severe depression
Mood & depression
- Diastolic blood pressureA
Lower diastolic blood pressure
Cardiovascular
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