Life Extension Vitamin D3 125 mcg (5000 IU), Bone Health, Brain Performance, Immune System Support, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Once Daily, Two-Month Supply, 60 Softgels Review

4.7 (8,200) Amazon rating$7.505,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

A budget-friendly, gluten-free 5,000 IU softgel in a compact two-month supply, well reviewed at a wide scale.

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Best for

Shoppers who want a mainstream 5,000 IU daily softgel at a low cost per unit without extra additives.

Skip if

You want a flavored or chewable option, or a much larger bulk supply than 60 softgels.

  • Form Softgel
  • Count 60.00 Count
  • Flavor Unflavored
  • Type Vitamin D3
  • Diet Gluten Free
  • Benefits A Must-Have Supplement For Bone Health And Immune Support, Potent Formula In An
  • Priced 48% below the category median ($14.49 across 136 tracked models)

Pros

  • Low cost per softgel compared to most other 5,000 IU options here
  • Gluten-free formula
  • Simple once-daily dosing
  • Strong review volume with a 4.7 average across 8,200 ratings

Cons

  • 60-count bottle is only a two-month supply, so reorders come up quickly
  • Unflavored softgel only, not an option for gummy or chewable preference
  • No added K2 or other cofactor ingredients
  • Label's stated benefits are fairly general

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 8,200 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.8/5

    8,200 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["Life Extension's Vitamin D3 softgel is unflavored, gluten-free, and sized as a once-daily 5,000 IU dose in a 60-count bottle built as a two-month supply. At $7.50, the per-softgel cost is one of the lowest in this roundup.", 'The maker markets it for bone health, brain performance, and immune system support. As with any new supplement, it is worth a quick conversation with a healthcare professional, especially around dosage and frequency for a 5,000 IU product.', 'With 8,200 ratings averaging 4.7 stars and about 5,000 shoppers buying it in the past month, this is one of the more consistently popular options in this category.']

Specifications

FormSoftgel
Count60.00 Count
FlavorUnflavored
TypeVitamin D3
DietGluten Free
BenefitsA Must-Have Supplement For Bone Health And Immune Support, Potent Formula In An
AllergensGluten Free

Performance notes

Softgel form, 60-count bottle sized as a two-month one-a-day supply, unflavored, gluten-free, labeled as vitamin D3 at 125 mcg (5,000 IU).

What buyers say

8,200 reviews average 4.7 stars, and about 5,000 shoppers bought it in the past month, a solid sign of consistency for a straightforward D3 softgel.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does one bottle last?

At one softgel a day, the 60-count bottle is sized as a two-month supply.

Does it contain gluten or other common allergens?

The label lists it as gluten-free. If you have other sensitivities, check the full ingredient panel before buying.

What benefits does the maker claim?

The label markets it for bone health, brain performance, and immune system support. These are the maker's stated claims, so consider talking with a healthcare professional if you have specific health goals.

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