How do I take the D3 softgels and how long does a pack last?
Take 1 softgel a day with water, with a meal containing fat.
One pack contains 120 softgels (32 g). At 1 softgel a day that is 120 days.
Suitable for: adults aged 18 and over.
Is OstroVit Vitamin D3 4000 IU vegan, and does it contain gluten, lactose or soy?
No. The softgel is made of gelatine, an animal ingredient.
Allergens: produced in a facility that processes fish (according to the manufacturer).
What is in one D3 softgel?
Per daily dose (1 softgel): Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 100 µg (4000 IU) (2000% RI).
The full ingredient list is in the Composition tab.
Why do the softgels contain vitamin D3 and not D2?
This product contains vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol. In supplements, vitamin D is also used as D2 (ergocalciferol).
Both forms are permitted in food supplements in the EU. We make no statements about differences in effect.
Why take the D3 softgels with a meal containing fat?
The label advises: 1 softgel a day with water, with a meal containing fat. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.
How many µg is 4000 IU of vitamin D3 in the D3 softgels?
IU (international unit) and µg are two ways of stating the same amount of vitamin D: 1 µg = 40 IU. One softgel contains 100 µg vitamin D3, which is 4000 IU.
Isn't 4000 IU of vitamin D3 per softgel too much?
The reference intake (RI) for vitamin D is 5 µg a day. One softgel provides 100 µg (4000 IU), which is 2000% RI.
EFSA has set a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for adults of 100 µg vitamin D a day, from all sources combined. Stick to 1 softgel a day.
What is the difference between these D3 softgels and D3 + K2?
This product contains only vitamin D3. If you want vitamin D3 and K2 in one product, a D3 + K2 supplement is an alternative.
Which EU health claims apply to OstroVit Vitamin D3 4000 IU?
These are the health claims the EU has authorised for the vitamins in this product:
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels
- Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division
How do I know OstroVit Vitamin D3 4000 IU contains what the label says?
Made in the EU (Poland). The certificate of analysis (CoA) is available per batch on request via coa@suppstore.com. State the EAN (5903933902524) or the batch number on your packaging and we will send the certificate for your batch.
How should I store the D3 softgels and what is the shelf life?
Storage: 15-25 °C, dry, in the original closed packaging, away from sunlight.
The best-before date and the batch number are on the packaging.
How is my order shipped?
Every order ships with Track & Trace, so you can follow your parcel. You will see the shipping costs and the expected delivery time for your address before you pay.
How can I pay?
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Can I return my order?
Yes. You have a 100-day money-back guarantee: return products within 100 days and you get your money back. Returns are free. For hygiene reasons, we do not accept opened packaging. Read our refund policy.