Healthy Origins Vitamin D3 10,000 IU (Non-GMO, High Potency, Bone Support, Immune Support, Gluten Free), 360 Softgels

Blood tests prove it worked (Vit D)

I don't generally review vitamins or supplements because there is no evidence to prove they work - only the subjective feeling of the reviewer. However, as luck would have it, I had blood work performed before I started taking the supplement, which should I was deficient, and then again 30 days after taking the supplement. You can see from the attachment that my Vit D levels soared to the high end of the scale after taking this supplement. It works

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Excellent source of Vitamin D & Great Value

I am NOT a "medical professional", I would not want to be associated with the majority of them ;-) March 21, 2008 we learned some harsh lessons of the Medical Mafia and Big Pharma when my husband experienced death while in the care of a medical team. After he was resuscitated my husband was given 2 weeks or less to live, we're now at 34 months at the time of this review. Obviously we are doing something right! We fired *all* of our former doctors and went hunting for a new team of doctors. Our new Primary Care (MD who was a former rocket scientist at NASA therefore believes in "diagnostics"!) ran extensive labs on both of us and discovered we both had, among other notable deficiencies, very low levels of Vitamin D. My deficient lab results were a surprise since I am often in the sun and I *rarely* use sunblock. Over the course of approximately 4 years and quarterly followup testing, we have found to maintain proper levels of Vitamin D (~ 80 nmol per many published reports) we each need to take upwards of 10,000 IU / day of vitamin D DAILY in the summer and 20,000 IU / day through the winter (with occasional "boosts" of a few extra periodically) to maintain the proper levels of Vitamin D. We also now give these Vitamin D softgels to our German Shepherd Dogs, especially when they spend much time indoors. They must understand the benefits, they readily eat these softgels as "scooby snack" treats. Hence the 10,000 IU softgels in this 360 count bottle is a GREAT value and convenience for us. Prescription Vitamin D softgels often contain FD&C Blue 1 - the FDA issued warning about this petroleum based food dye having been linked "causally" to FATALITIES. I am highly sensitive to FD&C Blue 1 (extreme IBS type symptoms with even the slightest amount consumed or absorbed) so I am NOT able to take RX Vitamin D supplements without experiencing adverse reactions to the petroleum derived artificial food color. When we were initially prescribed vitamin D it was supplied as a 50,000 IU softgel to be taken weekly. Since taking this vitamin D supplement we have routinely tested in the optimal range therefore we are no longer prescribed Vitamin D - our doctor has told both of us to continue doing what we are doing, especially since we no longer come down with the flu or colds! My husband was an "uncontrollable" Type 2 diabetic for 15 years despite being maxed out on oral diabetes meds (following the "diabetic diet" and maxed out on oral meds at times we had seen fasting BG labs in the 500s!) He has not been prescribed *any* diabetes meds for almost two years now, yet he now consistently has Blood Glucose test results in the range of 100 - 119 in the morning and 110 - 125 postprandial (2 hours after a meal). With consideration that he spent 18 years "fighting" diabetes and now seems to be effectively "cured", obviously we are doing something correctly ;-) I routinely monitor my BG levels as well with consideration both of my parents and all of my grandparents were medically diagnosed with Diabetes of one form or another. I used to typically range 95 - 105, now my BG typically ranges from 85 - 95. Our blood pressures have improved from 17x/95 (or higher, even while taking 4-5 BP meds) and 15x/95 (then prescribed 1 BP med) to now typically 130/65 (2 BP meds) and 106/68 (no BP meds!!!) Obviously we are trending in the right direction which we attribute to our change in lifestyle and our supplementation regimen including high levels of Vitamin D. In my extensive reading I've found many authoritative sources recommend Vitamin D in softgel form versus capsule form for better absorption. Since someone inquired in a comment, according to the manufacturer the ingredients in this Vitamin D supplement are: "Other Ingredients: Pure Olive Oil (fruit), Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water." They proclaim the softgels are "free of Sugar, Salt, Starch, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Soy, Barley, Fish, Shellfish, Nuts, Tree Nuts, Egg and Dairy Products. No Preservatives, Artificial Colors and Artificial Flavors." The website further states "NON-GMO". Below is a relevant study consistent with our personal experience: Vitamin d is related to blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged men L. Linda, Corresponding Author Contact Information, A. HÃ¤nnib, H. Lithellb, A. Hvarfnera, O.H. SÃ¶rensenc and S. Ljunghalla aDepartments of Internal Medicine, Uppsala, Sweden bDepartments of Geriatrics, Uppsala, Sweden cInternal Medicine, Sundby Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark Received 4 March 1994; accepted 3 April 1995. Available online 20 April 2000. A previous study has shown that serum levels of the active vitamin D metabolite 1,25-(OH)2-vitamin D were inversely related to blood pressure levels while the prohormone 25-OH-vitamin D was found to be related to insulin metabolism. Also other clinical and experimental data support the view that vitamin D metabolism is involved in blood pressure regulation and other metabolic processes. The present study was conducted in order to see if the above mentioned relationships between the vitamin D endocrine system and blood pressure, as well as other cardiovascular risk factors, could be found in a cross-section population-based study. Serum levels of 1,25-(OH)2-vitamin D, 25-OH-vitamin D, and blood pressure were therefore measured in 34 middle-aged men and metabolic cardiovascular risk factors were evaluated by means of intravenous glucose and fat tolerance tests, euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp, lipoprotein measurements, and lipoprotein lipase activity determinations. Serum levels of 1,25-(OH)2-vitamin D were found to be inversely correlated to the blood pressure (r = -0.42, P < .02), VLDL triglycerides (r = -0.47, P < .005), and to triglyceride removal at the intravenous fat tolerance test (r = 0.34, P < .05), while serum levels of 25-OH-vitamin D were correlated to fasting insulin (r = -0.35, P < .05), insulin sensitivity during clamp (r = 0.54, P < .001), and lipoprotein lipase activity both in adiposal tissue (r = 0.48, P < .005) and skeletal muscle (r = 0.38, P < .03). These findings highlight the question for a role of vitamin D metabolism and intake in a metabolic syndrome involving hypertension as well as hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance. UPDATE FEBRUARY 12, 2015: In just a few weeks we're celebrating SEVEN YEARS since the team of cardiologists gave my husband days to live. This coming April will be FIVE full years since we "resolved" my husband's diabetes once and for all. RESOLVED is the word his doctors use. We use the word CURED. This past year he ran a crazy political campaign in an attempt to fight local government corruption. Despite repeatedly eating out, drinking HFCS laden sodas, etc, and NOT taking much of his supplements (too busy.. we slacked off...) his A1c was the worst ever - at 5.6. When we follow a healthy lifestyle and he takes his supplements he's repeatedly showing an A1c of 5.1. We'll take it. He's back on supplements, we're tapering back off the soda and we're eating healthier foods at home much more now, so I have no reason to worry about his health. He recently had a bad bad cold, he immediately ramped up on the Vitamin D and quickly shed himself of both the upper respiratory complaints as well as the growing bronchial concern. We also acquired a German shepherd with severe allergies. As long as we give him these vitamin D softgels regularly as "treats" his allergies remain in check without any additional intervention needed

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I wondered why I was so happy at work in dreary rainy weather, it's THESE D's!

After living my life in the cloudy, rainy, dreary weather of the Seattle area, I noticed my mood Hugely elevated after taking these for about two weeks. I work in the mud, experiencing rain from 5- different directions daily, yet noticed a semi- permanent smile every day after these. I HIGHLY recommend these vitamin D3 capsules to anyone suffering from Cancer diagnosis, or history, depression, or simply dreary weather such as the Pacific Northwest and Alaska are known for. Highest dosage I have ever seen, yet in a very small gelatin capsule about twice the size of an ibuprofen,(Advil.

101 persons found it helpful

Great Quality ðŸ'

I love this product and couldn't recommend it enough!! My absolute favorite thing about it is that cold-pressed olive oil is used as a filler for these softgels. Cold pressed oil is especially good for you and it says A LOT about the company's standard for quality. I've ordered vitamins before that were filled with soybean oil, only to return them due to my soy allergy. In addition, soy is a hormone disruptor and a very cheap filler to use. I take one softgel(10,000IU) everyday. Living in the midwest, I appreciate having a supplement that is a higher dose. Please like my review if it was helpful so others can read also. :

53 persons found it helpful

Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins you can take ~ This one is superb

There seems to be a lot of misconception about whether or not to take a Vitamin D supplement. Sadly, a lot of doctors are misinformed as to the benefits of its use. Since I'm prone to skin cancer, I spend a minimum amount of time in the sun. In addition, during the winter months, my time in the sun is virtually zero as the outdoor temperatures where I live are so cold. It was -14 degrees Fahrenheit when I woke up today, and I certainly have no desire to leave my house when it's this cold outside. What's interesting, is that a couple of months ago I requested that my doctor do a blood test to see how deficient I was in Vitamin D. I had been taking a 1,000IU supplement daily, but was feeling lousy and depressed. When the results came back, I was surprised to learn that while low, my results were still within the normal range. I asked my doctor if it would be alright to take more than 1,000IU per day, and her answer was no. She said that by doing so, I would be subject to Vitamin D toxicity which can lead to hypercalcemia, a buildup of calcium in your blood. When I heard this, I got scared, but also decided to do further research on the Internet. That's when I read article after article stating that it's not only safe to take 10,000IU of Vitamin D daily, but also that it's highly beneficial to your health. I found no studies whatsoever that indicated that it would be unsafe to consume such a quantity each day. Just to make sure that I was playing it safe, I looked up the symptoms of Vitamin D toxicity and made sure that none of them were affecting me. The symptoms of hypercalcemia resulting from too much Vitamin D include: feeling sick or being sick poor appetite or loss of appetite feeling very thirsty passing urine often constipation or diarrhea abdominal pain muscle weakness or pain feeling confused feeling tired To the contrary, I found that by taking the Healthy Origins Vitamin D3 Gels on a daily basis, they made me feel a whole lot better. My depression faded away, my energy levels improved, and my general feeling of health reached levels it hasn't attained in years. The bottom line is that many doctors will advise against taking this product. Unfortunately, I feel that they are either trying to protect themselves should a rare incidence of Vitamin D toxicity occur, or they simply aren't educated to the fact that taking these levels on a daily basis is a good thing. Speaking from personal experience and after reading many scholarly articles on the subject, I would highly recommend that everyone take 10,000IU of Vitamin D daily. It works for me and I see no reason why it wouldn't work for you. The Healthy Origins brand is of very high quality and the gel capsules are extremely easy to swallow. This product receives 5 stars from me

51 persons found it helpful

Have to have Vitamin D

Great price for 10,000 IU pills in such a large size. I have taken Vitamin D3 in higher doses for over a decade and it's good for my heart, in fact, multiple doctors say the can't hear my regurgitation anymore, and it helps me stay virus free in the winter. It's great for mood as well. I love vitamin D3! This is a great brand

46 persons found it helpful

Sometimes best value can equal best product.

I have a vitamin D deficiency and needed to find something that had a high dose. Of course I'm also cheap so this is why this product caught my eye. I found out I had a deficiency when I couldn't get over an upper respiratory infection. My doctor said I would have to take prescription vitamin D if I couldn't get my levels up on my own. A month later my levels were good again and I haven't had an upper respiratory infection since last year. I do find that I have to take them daily in the winter months as opposed to every other day (or less) in the summer. I do agree with other reviewers that say you have to figure out how much your body needs. This is a great product for getting your levels up but not everyone needs the same amount to keep them there

41 persons found it helpful

I had low d levels, around 20. I …

I had low d levels, around 20. I took what the doctor told me, but it didn't go up much. So, I ordered this in October 2014. I started taking 3 a day along with vitamin K. After a month I went down to 2 a day. Then, 1 a day. My d levels in June were 71. So this definitely works. I'll probably cut back to every other day if my levels stay up

35 persons found it helpful

love taking higher doses in less pills

love taking higher doses in less pills. I never go out so I don't get vit D from sun. 2 of these everyday with Vit k, selenium and magnesium, and i'm feeling grea

35 persons found it helpful

I started supplementing with this product and have managed bring my levels up to a much better level(over 60) with this product

I've been using Healthy Origins Vitamin D for probably 2 years now, though this is the first time purchased via Amazon. I was tested as very low for vitamin D levels three years ago(around 36). I started supplementing with this product and have managed bring my levels up to a much better level(over 60) with this product. Thanks

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