Solgar Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 125 mcg (5,000 IU) Vegetable Capsules - 240 Count

Blood tests proved this is effective…

My doctor told me I had a severe vitamin D deficiency. I was advised to take 5,000 IU daily and that it would take at least 4 months to get my body to normal levels. When I went to the store to buy some vitamine D, I noticed a vast array of prices for the 5,000 IU and decided to do some research, before making a purchase. The research indicated that attention should be paid to the oil that the vitamin D is suspended in, because some manufacturers use unhealthy oils. Some websites claimed that vitamin D is better absorbed with oil, while others claimed the opposite. I also noticed that the "dry" vitamin D supplements cost quite a bit more. Because I also take Carlson's Lemon Flavored Fish Oil (this is the only product that doesn't come up on me), I did not want to ingest more oil. So, I selected Solgar's VegCap version. After taking one pill daily for about 8 months, my blood tests indicated that I am now only slightly deficient. So, I know that this product is moving my bloodwork in the right direction and I noticed pretty immediate changes in my cognition and vision when I first began taking it. It would be interesting to test whether my body does better with the gelcaps (suspended in oil), over the VegCaps (dry) that I'm still using, but it takes so long for your body to adjust, plus the blood tests are very expensive. I've read some reviews on other vitamin D products that contain weird oils that triggered alergic reactions, or that ran promotions to manipulate reviews (like give us 5 stars and you'll get a discount, etc.). So, I'm still most comfortable with purchasing Solgar's VegCaps. My initial purchases were at Whole Foods, but the cost is quite a bit less through Amazon

60 persons found it helpful

This brand has proven itself to be good as shown through my lab results!

I've been taking these capsules for several months and I've just had lab work done and asked to have this included as well. Prior to taking these my D was 19 and now it is 35.5. I take one capsule in the morning with my other meds and I'm pleased with the results. I hear that now the new goal for your D is to be around 50. I'm a cancer pt and they seem to feel a good D level could benefit us all so I'll keep going with this brand. I may try some liquid at some point just to try it as well

56 persons found it helpful

I take this every day because I don't like going outside

I take this every day because I don't like going outside. People tell me I need to be out in sun, but then my skin gets burned easily. Easy for people with good skin to be exposed in the sun on purpose, but people like me who wasn't born with good skin should avoid direct sunlight if possible. So, I take this pill every day and it's working

22 persons found it helpful

Improved my moods; increased bone mass

I was not taking vitamin D before and I was having mood swings. Within two days of taking this product my mood improved. Also, my bone mass has gone way up

18 persons found it helpful

Great Product!

Over time I have used Solgar products all of which I have found to be effective. Vitamin D3 is an absolute must for the proper functioning of the cells. There are products which are adulterated therefore the body is unable to reap the vitamin's benefits. My (Naturopath) Dr. recommended vitamin D3. I found Solgar Vitamin D3 on Amazon with the exact 5000 IU that he recommended. I have had blood tests about three months apart. Each one shows that there is a high level of vitamin D in my system which pleased the Dr very, very much, and the news has made me a happy camper! I will continue to use Solgar Vitamin D3 for maintenance. Solgar Vitamin D3 5000 IU has met with the Dr's and my approval

17 persons found it helpful

Buy the Soft Gel instead!

This form is not as highly easily absorbed as the oily Soft Gels that are fat soluble so buy those instead of this kind which is the dry form! However, make sure to take your oily Soft Gel Bit. D with food that contains fat because just like oily Vitamin. E, Oily Bit. D is also fat soluble and should be taken with food that has fat to absorb well by your body

16 persons found it helpful

product works

Great product, really does increase D3 levels in blood and helped with muscle recovery and fatigue and immune system. very reasonable price as well

13 persons found it helpful

this is not working out for me

Upon receiving the SOLGAR Vitamin D3 5000 IU, I start taking one capsule daily as suggested. three weeks later I can feel my teeth are getting much stronger. I don't know if my bones and teeth are really getting stronger, but I feel like I will chew any food that feed in my mouth. However, here are the side effect I am experiencing. After three weeks of continuously taking one capsule each day. I felt I was stressed out for no reason even thought I didn't get any addition stress from work or my surrounding, but I felt like I lost interest in doing anything. I lost my appetite for food. I felt very tire all the time. I couldn't wait to hit the bed every night. that went on for two weeks. I start realized that something is wrong because I consider myself a very healthy person. I am 41 years old. I workout twice a day, five days a week . I out run most people half of my age. I love to eat and I had been in very stressful situation before, but don't I remember when was the last time I lost my appetite for food or felt tired for two weeks in a row ever. After doing some research on the internet for Vitamin D side effect. I stopped taking this product. within a few days, all the symptoms clear away. I start to enjoy doing whatever I did, the food taste delicious and I start feeling energetic again. just to be sure that it was the vitamin D that cause all these side effect. I retake this product after two weeks of discontinued. the same side effect coming back within a few days after taking this product

13 persons found it helpful

Excellent product

While I cannot prove this medically, I know for a fact that my Solgar, Vitamin D3 supplement played a huge role in my Osteoporosis dropping to Osteopenia, significantly. However, I have been taking this supplement for approximately six years, with my bone density exams improving every two years

12 persons found it helpful

Zero change in blood levels

I've taken this brand for years and previously it did raise my levels to 50-60. After taking this since April, for covid, 5000iu a day with an omega3 for optimal absorption, my levels are below 30. Either these capsules have nothing in them, or I don't know what. Will try another brand and retest in a month to see if there's any positive change. 5000iu a day for 5 months and lab work shows below 30 is impossible if those capsules actually had 5000iu in them

12 persons found it helpful