Life Extension Vitamin D3

Name: Life Extension Vitamin D3
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: 737870171362
Price: 11.98 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Life Extension

£11.98

Life Extension's take on a daily dose of vitamin D, in a softgels format that is easy to keep to day after day.

Why people take it

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Vitamin D contributes to normal muscle function
Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: softgels
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Life Extension, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 737870171362

At a glance

£0.19

per daily dose

Strong

evidence for vitamin d3

Our honest take

A high-strength vitamin D3 softgel: 125 µg (5,000 IU) each, in olive oil. That is above the 100 µg a day that UK and EU experts set as the safe upper level for long-term use, and more than ten times the 10 µg the NHS suggests in autumn and winter. It can make sense if a doctor has found you low and advised a higher dose for a while, but for everyday use a 10 to 25 µg D3 is safer and cheaper.

You have been advised by a doctor to take high-dose vitamin D for a set period
You just want everyday vitamin D: a 10 to 25 µg D3 is enough for most people
You already take other products with vitamin D
You have high blood calcium, kidney problems or take medicines, without your doctor's advice

The science

Vitamin D3· evidence: Strong

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form the skin makes from sunlight. In the UK there is not enough strong sunlight from about October to March, so many people have low levels over winter. Good-quality trials show supplements reliably raise blood levels and correct deficiency, and that matters for bone health in people who are low.

The NHS advises everyone to consider 10 µg (400 IU) a day in autumn and winter, and all year round for people who get little sun, cover their skin, have darker skin or live in care homes. For people who already have adequate levels, large trials have not shown that extra vitamin D prevents falls, fractures or other illness.

In short: a modest daily dose is sensible and cheap insurance for most UK adults in winter. Very high doses are not better and should only be taken on medical advice.

Authorised health claim
Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth. Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 0.75 µg.)

Typical dose: 10 µg (400 IU) a day is the NHS advice for adults and children over 1. Doses of 25 µg (1,000 IU) to 50 µg (2,000 IU) are common and safe for adults. Babies under 1 need 8.5 to 10 µg a day unless they have more than 500 ml of formula.

Safety: Do not take more than 100 µg (4,000 IU) a day without medical advice (FSA/NHS); children aged 1 to 10 should not have more than 50 µg, and babies under 1 no more than 25 µg. Long-term very high intake can raise blood calcium, which can damage the kidneys and heart. People with kidney disease, sarcoidosis or high calcium levels should speak to their GP first.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Vitamin D. nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). Vitamin D and Health. 2016.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D. EFSA Journal 2023;21(8):8145.
Bolland MJ, Grey A, Avenell A. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal health: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018;6(11):847-858.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (1 softgel): vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 125 µg / 5,000 IU (2,500% NRV). 60 softgels, 60 daily doses.

Other ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, gelatin, medium chain triglycerides, glycerin, purified water, rosemary extract. Contains gelatin, so not suitable for vegetarians.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Label directions: 1 softgel a day with food. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. This is above the UK upper level for long-term use, so take it only on medical advice and ask about having your vitamin D level checked.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	60 softgels	£11.98	£0.19
Applied Nutrition Vitamin D3		from £9.89	–
Apollo's Hegemony Vitamin D3 2000IU		from £8.39	–
Nordic Naturals Plant-Based Vitamin D3 Liquid		from £23.77	£0.40

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.