Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 1000 IU, Orange, 120 Mini Soft Gels

Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 is a daily vitamin D supplement from Nordic Naturals in small, orange-flavored soft gels. Each soft gel provides a moderate 1,000 IU of vitamin D3.

Who it suits

It suits adults who want a modest, once-a-day vitamin D from a brand that shares its test results. If you want vitamin K in the same pill or a higher dose, look elsewhere. Browse more in our vitamins and supplements collection, such as Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega or Thorne Zinc Picolinate.

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Key facts

• One soft gel serving lists 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, 125% of the Daily Value (Vitacost)
• 120 mini soft gels per bottle (Vitacost)
• Ingredients: organic extra virgin olive oil, gelatin soft gel, natural flavor, vitamin E and rosemary extract (Vitacost)
• Labeled free of gluten, milk derivatives, wheat and soy (Vitacost)
• Labeled third-party purity tested (Vitacost)

What reviewers say

Yahoo Health chose it as its best daily vitamin D, praising the small soft gels that go down easily, the pleasant orange taste and the way Nordic Naturals publishes its third-party test results. On the downside, Yahoo Health points out that it has no vitamin K and that 1,000 IU may be too low a dose for some people.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Small, easy-to-swallow soft gels
• Pro: Pleasant orange taste
• Pro: Third-party test results are public
• Con: No vitamin K
• Con: The 1,000 IU dose may be too low for some people

Cautions

• The label says to consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant, lactating, have a medical condition or take medication (Vitacost).
• The gelatin soft gel is not vegetarian or vegan (Vitacost).
• Talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.

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.