The most common form of vitamin D in supplements. Anyone comparing supplement labels, and people following a vegetarian or vegan profile who want to know the source.
Quick facts
| Type | Supplement ingredient |
|---|---|
| Often found in | Supplements: softgels, tablets, drops and gummies, Fortified milk, cereals and spreads |
| Other names | Cholecalciferol, Colecalciferol |
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What is Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is one of the two main forms of vitamin D; the other is D2 (ergocalciferol). D3 in supplements is often made from lanolin, a wax from sheep’s wool, though versions made from lichen exist. Labels show the amount in micrograms (mcg) or international units (IU): 1 mcg equals 40 IU.
Where is Vitamin D3 found?
- Supplements: softgels, tablets, drops and gummies
- Fortified milk, cereals and spreads
What other names does Vitamin D3 use on labels?
Who looks out for Vitamin D3?
Anyone comparing supplement labels, and people following a vegetarian or vegan profile who want to know the source.
Diets and allergies
| Vegan | Heads up | D3 is often made from lanolin (sheep’s wool). Lichen-based D3 is vegan, so check the label. |
| Vegetarian | Heads up | Lanolin-based D3 is usually accepted by vegetarians, but softgel shells are often gelatin. |
How does Bravoora check for Vitamin D3?
Bravoora shows the form and the amount exactly as printed on the label. It doesn’t give dosage advice.
Questions about Vitamin D3
What is Vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is one of the two main forms of vitamin D; the other is D2 (ergocalciferol). D3 in supplements is often made from lanolin, a wax from sheep’s wool, though versions made from lichen exist. Labels show the amount in micrograms (mcg) or international units (IU): 1 mcg equals 40 IU.
Where is Vitamin D3 found?
Supplements: softgels, tablets, drops and gummies, Fortified milk, cereals and spreads.
What other names does Vitamin D3 use on labels?
Cholecalciferol, Colecalciferol.
Is Vitamin D3 vegan?
It depends. D3 is often made from lanolin (sheep’s wool). Lichen-based D3 is vegan, so check the label.
Is Vitamin D3 vegetarian?
It depends. Lanolin-based D3 is usually accepted by vegetarians, but softgel shells are often gelatin.
How does Bravoora check for Vitamin D3?
Bravoora shows the form and the amount exactly as printed on the label. It doesn’t give dosage advice.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
