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NATROL Vitamin D3 Rapid Dissolve Tablets are a water-free tablet that dissolves in your mouth in seconds. Each tablet contains 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of vitamin D3, which is the recommended daily dose to maintain normal levels of this vitamin in the body.
Composition and form of release
Active ingredient: vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) - 2000 IU (50 mcg) per tablet. The package contains 90 tablets - a supply for approximately three months of daily use.
- Form: fast-dissolving tablet (Fast Dissolve) - dissolves in the mouth without water
- Dosage per serving: 2000 IU of vitamin D3
- Number of servings: 90
- Additional ingredients: xylitol, cellulose gum, dextrin, crospovidone, beetroot extract (color), citric acid, malic acid, natural flavors
- Contains wheat (allergenic ingredient)
- No artificial dyes - color from beetroot extract
Why take vitamin D3: briefly about its role in the diet
Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body synthesizes under the influence of ultraviolet light from the sun, and also obtains from food and supplements. It is often lacking in the diet: residents of temperate latitudes, people with an office lifestyle and those who rarely go out in the sun often have reduced levels of this vitamin - especially in autumn and winter.
D3 is involved in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is important for bone density and the condition of teeth. It is also involved in the functioning of the immune system - this is one of the reasons why it is often chosen in the cold season. The dosage of 2000 IU per day is positioned by the manufacturer as moderate - between the basic preventive level (400-1000 IU) and higher doses (4000-5000 IU), which are prescribed individually.
How does the quick-dissolving form differ from regular capsules?
Standard D3 capsules or tablets should be taken with water and with a meal containing fat (since the vitamin is fat-soluble). NATROL's fast-dissolving format dissolves directly in your mouth - convenient at home, on the go, or at work when there's no glass of water at hand.
An important nuance: despite the convenience of taking, the fat-soluble nature of vitamin D3 is preserved. The manufacturer does not indicate the mandatory intake with food for this form, but traditionally D3 is better absorbed with a small amount of fat in the diet.
How much vitamin D3 should you take per day?
NATROL's recommendation for this product is: 1 tablet per day for adults, no water required. One tablet = 2000 IU of vitamin D3.
A dosage of 2000 IU daily is a common choice for daily supplementation. Higher doses (4000 IU, 5000 IU) are selected individually and require consultation with a doctor, especially with long-term use - since D3 is fat-soluble and can accumulate. This product is a dietary supplement, not a substitute for medical advice.
Vitamin D3 and K2: Should You Combine Them?
The issue of combining D3 with vitamin K2 deserves a separate topic. Some consumers deliberately choose D3+K2 supplements in one capsule - it is believed that K2 helps direct calcium absorbed with the participation of D3 into bone tissue, and not into blood vessels. This NATROL product contains only D3 without K2 - if you are looking for a combined option, pay attention to the corresponding positions in the CBDUA assortment.
Who is this format suitable for?
D3 2000 IU quick-dissolving tablets are convenient for those who don't like swallowing capsules, often forget to take supplements at home (because you can take them with you without water), or are looking for a simple daily format without unnecessary steps. The 90-serving package allows you not to think about replenishing supplies for three months in a row.
Warning: the product contains wheat - people with gluten intolerance or wheat allergies should consider this fact before purchasing.
Vitamin D3 2000 IU from NATROL in quick-dissolving form is available in the CBDUA store - you can order at cbdua.org with worldwide delivery.