Vitamin D3

  • Can I take more than 1 Vitamin D capsule per day?

    Australian regulation limits Vitamin D supplements to 1,000 IU per day, so we can’t officially recommend taking more. There is some research that suggests higher doses of vitamin D (around 3000 IU - 5000 IU per day) may be beneficial for some people. And you should always speak to a healthcare ...

  • Can I take Vitamin D3 with Fish oil instead of food?

    You can take your vitamin D3 with MCT alongside a fish oil supplement... both are fat-based which can support absorption. That said... MCT & the oil in the fish oil supplement may not be enough... and to cover all basis, we would always prefer to take both vitamin D3 & Fish oil with a me...

  • How many calories in the Vitamin D3?

    There is only 1 calorie in the vitamin D3, mostly from the MCT powder.

  • If taking vitamin D3, should I also take vitamin k2?

    Vitamin K2 & Vitamin D3 are both essential nutrients that work together especially for bone health & cardiovascular health. However, whether you should supplement depends on your lifestyle and diet. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, exposed to the sun, you may not have a need to supp...

  • I heard cholecalciferol (D3) is used as rat poison. Is it safe to take as a supplement?

    Yes, it's true that cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is used in rodenticides, but only in extremely high doses. This form of vitamin D is actually the same one your skin naturally produces from sunlight, which is why it's considered the most effective and bioavailable for supplements. The concern c...

  • What do you recommend vitamin D levels should be for an adult woman?

    There’s varying views on the exact range, however 40-60 ng/ml is generally considered optimal.

  • What foods are high in Vitamin D

    Sun exposure is by far the best natural source of Vitamin D. And there are certain foods that also provide small amounts of Vitamin D: Fatty Fish, egg yolk, liver, mushroom (only UV-exposed). However, getting all your Vitamin D from food alone is generally not recommended because of its difficu...

  • When should I take Vitamin D?

    Vitamin D supplements are best taken at breakfast or lunch, aligning with when you would naturally be getting exposed to the sun (the main source of vitamin D). And to support absorption, vitamin D supplements should always be taken with a meal that includes healthy fats like avocados & eggs...

  • Why is our Vitamin D3 a powder in a capsule vs an oil form?

    We chose a powder form because it allows us to use fewer excipients (additives) and focus on natural natural ingredients. Oils often require more additives, like preservatives, to keep them stable. There are also studies suggesting that micro-encapsulated powder may have better bioavailability t...

  • Why our Vitamin D3 doesn't include Vitamin K2?

    We keep Vitamin D3 and K2 separate to give people the flexibility to tailor their intake based on their individual needs. D3 & K2 do work well together for bone & cardiovascular health ... however it's not always necessary to supplement both. Some people may already be getting K2 from t...