Solgar Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 600 IU (15µg) 120 Capsules is a once-daily vitamin D3 food supplement in vegetable capsules, for adults. Each capsule provides 15µg of vitamin D as cholecalciferol, which is above the 10µg a day the NHS says adults need.

Key Features

• 15µg (600 IU) per capsule: One capsule provides 15µg of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, which is 300% of the nutrient reference value.
• One capsule a day: The label directs one capsule daily, preferably at mealtime.
• Vitamin D functions: Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function, normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and normal blood calcium levels.
• Vegetable capsule shell: The shell is made from hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and Solgar lists the product as vegetarian and kosher.
• Free from common additives: The label states it is free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavours and colours.

Who should take a vitamin D supplement?

The NHS says everyone should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D during autumn and winter, when the sun is not strong enough for the body to make it. Most people can make all the vitamin D they need from sunlight and a balanced diet from late March or early April to the end of September, so may choose not to take a supplement then. The NHS recommends year-round supplements for people who are not often outdoors, who live in a care home, who usually cover most of their skin outdoors, or who have dark skin.

Is 600 IU more than the NHS recommends?

The NHS gives 10 micrograms (400 IU) a day as the amount most adults need, so a 15µg (600 IU) capsule provides 1.5 times that amount. The upper limit the NHS gives is covered in the Warnings section.

How long does a 120 capsule pack last?

At the label dose of one capsule a day, 120 capsules last 120 days.

• Vegetarian
• Halal
• Gluten-Free

Active ingredient: Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 15µg (600 IU) per vegetable capsule, providing 300% of the nutrient reference value (NRV).

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, ethyl cellulose); vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose); anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide).

Free from: Gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavours and colours.

As a food supplement for adults, take one vegetable capsule daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the directions for use.

Please read these precautions before use:

• Do not take more than 100µg (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day, as it could be harmful. The NHS says this applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly.
• Do not exceed the directions for use.
• The label directions are for adults only.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.