{"product_id":"bestvitamin-best-vitamin-d3-2500iu-extra-strength-softgels","title":"Vitacheck Vitamin D3 2500IU Softgels Extra Strength, In Organic Olive Oil \u0026 MCT Oil For Better Absorption, 180-550 Softgels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVitacheck Vitamin D3 2500IU Softgels Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitacheck Vitamin D3 2500IU Extra Strength Softgels\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver an extra-strength daily dose of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in a premium organic olive oil and MCT oil base for fat-soluble vitamin absorption. 2,500 IU per softgel is the dose most Canadian practitioners recommend during fall and winter when sun exposure is limited. Available in 180-, 360-, and 550-softgel sizes (the 550 size is up to an 18-month supply). One of our Vitamart Exclusive brands. Made in Canada. Third-party tested. Non-GMO and free from common allergens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D3 per softgel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 IU (62.5 mcg) of cholecalciferol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic extra-virgin olive oil + MCT oil for absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180, 360, or 550 softgels (550 = ~18-month supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitacheck — one of our Vitamart Exclusive brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party tested for quality and purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, no artificial sweeteners, no preservatives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Vitacheck D3 2500IU Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadians during fall and winter — when your latitude makes vitamin D from sunlight nearly impossible from October through April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults who work indoors year-round and don't get regular sun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with darker skin — melanin reduces vitamin D synthesis from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults 60+, who synthesize vitamin D less efficiently as they age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting a stronger D3 dose than basic 1,000 IU products without going up to therapeutic 5,000+ IU doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies taking daily D3 — the 360- or 550-softgel sizes at Vitamart Exclusive pricing make daily use accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're already taking a D3 + K2 combination (like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vitacheck-vitamin-d3-k2-150-softgels\"\u003eVitacheck D3 + K2 Softgels\u003c\/a\u003e), adding this would double-dose your D3. Stick to one D3 source. If you have hypercalcemia or specific medical conditions affecting calcium metabolism, talk to your healthcare practitioner first. If you want a liquid drop format, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/bestvitamin-best-liquid-vitamin-d3-drops-2500iu-with-organic-olive-oil-500-servings-15ml\"\u003eVitacheck D3 2500IU Drops\u003c\/a\u003e deliver the same dose in drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitacheck D3 2500IU is our own brand of extra-strength vitamin D, made in Canada and approved by Health Canada. 2,500 IU per softgel is a strong daily dose — particularly suited to Canadian winters, when sun exposure can't make D from October through April. The cholecalciferol is suspended in organic olive oil and MCT oil, since D3 is fat-soluble and needs some fat to absorb. Third-party tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Vitacheck D3 2500IU Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVitacheck D3 2500IU vs Basic 1,000 IU Vitamin D\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitacheck 2500IU (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Stronger daily dose suited to Canadian winter conditions and adults who don't get sun. Olive oil + MCT base for absorption.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic 1,000 IU D3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower daily dose. Adequate for people who get regular sun exposure or already have high vitamin D levels. Lower cost per softgel but more softgels needed for the same total dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVitacheck D3 2500IU Softgels vs Vitacheck D3 2500IU Drops\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftgels (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-measured dose, easy on the go. 1 softgel = 2,500 IU.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD3 2500IU Drops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid format, easier to dose for kids and adults who don't like swallowing softgels. 500 servings per 15ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eD3 Alone vs D3 + K2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD3 Alone (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Just D3. Best fit if you already take K2 separately, or if you don't need additional K2 for bone\/cardiovascular support.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD3 + K2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds K2 to direct calcium into bones rather than soft tissues. The pairing most practitioners recommend after age 40. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vitacheck-vitamin-d3-k2-150-softgels\"\u003eVitacheck D3 + K2 Softgels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Canadians Need Vitamin D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is unusual among nutrients because your body can make it from sunlight on bare skin. The problem in Canada: most of the country sits above the 35°N latitude, where the sun's UVB rays aren't strong enough to make vitamin D from October through April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven during summer months, factors that limit vitamin D synthesis include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Canadians spend the majority of daylight hours indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunscreen use:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPF 15+ blocks 99% of UVB rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarker skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e More melanin means slower vitamin D synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older adults synthesize vitamin D 4x less efficiently than younger adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObesity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D is fat-soluble and can become sequestered in fat tissue, reducing circulating levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada recommends adults get 600-800 IU daily from food and supplements combined. Most Canadians don't get this from food alone (oily fish and fortified dairy are the main sources). Many practitioners recommend higher daily doses (1,000-4,000 IU) during winter months based on individual blood test results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal containing some fat (D3 is fat-soluble), or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Some practitioners recommend higher daily doses based on blood test results showing low vitamin D levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have hypercalcemia, take medications, have kidney disease, or have any condition affecting calcium metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs 2,500 IU too much daily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo — it's well within Health Canada's tolerable upper intake level (4,000 IU daily for adults). Many practitioners recommend 1,000-4,000 IU daily for Canadians during fall and winter, especially based on blood test results. 2,500 IU is a strong daily dose without going into therapeutic territory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from CanPrev or Jamieson D3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCanPrev and Jamieson are premium Canadian brands at a higher price point. Vitacheck is one of our Vitamart Exclusive brands at a lower price point. All three are made in Canada to Health Canada standards. Choice often comes down to brand preference and what you want to pay.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy olive oil and MCT oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eD3 is fat-soluble — your body needs fat to absorb it. Suspending it in organic olive oil and MCT oil ensures consistent absorption, even on a low-fat day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eShould I take D3 with K2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter age 40, most practitioners now recommend the pairing because K2 helps direct calcium into bones rather than soft tissues. If you want both together, see our Vitacheck D3 + K2 Softgels. If you already take a K2 supplement separately, this standalone D3 is fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt 1 softgel daily: the 180-count bottle lasts 6 months, 360-count lasts 12 months, and 550-count lasts about 18 months. The larger sizes are popular with daily users who want to skip frequent reorders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan my kids take this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTalk to your child's healthcare practitioner about appropriate dosing for kids. Children's vitamin D needs are typically 400-1,000 IU daily depending on age. Our Vitacheck D3 Drops are easier to dose for kids if you need a lower daily amount.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — needed to activate vitamin D in your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-k\"\u003eVitamin K2 Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — directs calcium into bones, completes the bone-and-heart trio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/calcium\"\u003eCalcium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — the nutrient D3 helps your body absorb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/omega-3-blend-oil\"\u003eOmega-3 Fish Oils\u003c\/a\u003e — fat-soluble pairing, supports overall daily wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/bestvitamin-best-liquid-vitamin-d3-drops-2500iu-with-organic-olive-oil-500-servings-15ml\"\u003eVitacheck D3 2500IU Drops\u003c\/a\u003e — Liquid drop format of the same dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vitacheck-vitamin-d3-k2-150-softgels\"\u003eVitacheck D3 + K2 Softgels\u003c\/a\u003e — Same Vitamart Exclusive brand with K2 added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-d\"\u003eAll Vitamin D Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare D3 products from different brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/bone-health\"\u003eBone Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — The full bone-support category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitacheck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitacheck is one of our Vitamart Exclusive brands — quality supplements made in Canada to Health Canada standards, priced for everyday value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've shipped from our Ontario warehouse to Canadian families since 2005, backed by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLow Price Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢. 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