I was also wondering where the vitamin D is coming from? is this vegan?
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Unfortunately, since this is a national brand product, we are provided with limited information regarding the country of origin. This product is not considered vegan. - Swanson Health Products
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I'm no Doctor or expert, but the short answer to your question is Yes, it's D3 as Cholecalciferol. (Full info below). I take it on advice of doctor as a blood test found me to be a low in D3. FYI, Vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol is produced in skin and is sequentially metabolized by the liver and kidney to the biologically active form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3]. It is a seco-steroid hormone that regulates calcium homeostasis within the body. The actions of 1,25(OH)2D3 are modulated through the vitamin D receptor (VDR). VDR belongs to a superfamily of nuclear receptors that transduce hormonal signals from the immediate environment and trans-activate genes in response to these signals. Types of vitamin D available to purchase Supplemental vitamin D is available in 2 distinct forms: ergocalciferol ( vitamin D2 ) and cholecalciferol ( vitamin D3 ). The latter has proven to be the more potent form in all primate species, including humans. Vitamin D3 can also be produced in the skin through exposure to sun. Subsequently, it is metabolized by the liver and kidney to the biologically active form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3. Nature Made Vitamin D-3 Fat soluble Recommended Serving: one gel cap Cost per gel cap: $.12 (using Amazon's cost) Contains soy Contains GMOs Contains cholesterol Not vegetarian Not enteric coated Manufactured in the U.S.A. Ingredients: Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol), gelatin, soybean oil, glycerin, water, and corn oil
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There is no vitamin D. I order this product everytime, because it is the only one I have found to contain calcium citrate alone.
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From the label on the bottle: vitamin D3 ( no source info listed) other ingredients listed: hypo- allergenic plant fibre, vegetable capsule
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On the back it says Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) and under other ingredients it lists Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil and Mixed Tocopherals. I hope this helps.
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"Seeking Health Liquid Vitamin D3 is obtained from the lanolin that comes from the wool of unharmed sheep." Label reports - Other Ingredients: Olive Oil
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This comes from the Company's (Solgar) website - hope it helps - has no vitamin A - go tohttp://www.solgar.com/SolgarProducts/Vitamin-D3-Cholecalciferol-1000-IU-Softgels.htm
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I think it's extra vitamin D. You should call Gerber (the number is on the formula container and they are open 24/7) to double check
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I have searched my bottle's product label and they do not list the source of the collagen. I'm afraid that the product is not vegetarian friendly, which I'm concluding because the capsules are made of animal gelatin.. Sad for me too, since I am indeed a vegetarian.... I hope this helps...
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I hope it's not pure, because if it is the people taking it over a long time are in trouble. I did the calculation and figured that if it really was pure people would be getting hundreds of times more vitamin D3 than it says on the label. My calculation was close to that of Mr Greg Gibson.My doctor told me a story about a company that sold vitamin D3 powder and the powder was MUCH stronger than claimed on the label. A person suffered from vitamin 3 toxicity because of this and tried to sue the company, but the company had disappeared.
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Currently it is porcine. However, they are soon coming out with both vegetarian and kosher versions. Log onto www.smartypantsvitamins.com and access the FAQ list. Your question is there and as well as the explanation of why. They offer to put you on their mailing list so that you would be advised when the other two versions are available. I love this product. Allergies aside (for you) it is the only vitamin supplement product of any kind that I have been able to tolerate in over 30 years. I am in my late 50's and have been using it for 3 years.
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Mr. Hill, I'm sorry to say I don't know the answers to your questions; I'm as new to this, or more so, than you are. I have just begun a vegan regimen because I watched the video "Forks Over Knives." I hope it will combat my CAD and diabetes!
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I don't know what the label states; however, I do not believe that it contains Vitamin D. I would suggest that you go to the manufacturer's website to make absolutely sure.
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no this is not a multivitamin! i take this because i lack vitamin d and i do not take sun!
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That's a good question and also one that makes this product's claims hard to believe. I think commercially B12 only comes from a process of industrial bacterial biosynthesis which I don't think can be 100% natural. Wonder if this still means this product is vegan or natural as they claim.This is exactly the point of my review I wrote for this supplement a few weeks ago.
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I am reading off the label I have, it states "This calcium is 100% natural, of vegetative origin from seaweed harvested from the seabeds of southwest Ireland. Tested for purity. My vet is a holistic vet and usually quite picky about supplement sources: she recommended it for my home cooked meals.
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As listed on the label, it contains Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol); Microcrystalline cellulose; gelatin capsule (Kosher and Halal certified). I'm not a health care professional so I won't recommend dosing suggestions. However, I will say that different medical conditions will influence how much a person should take and my dosing is significantly different than what was recommended by another reviewer. Your physician can check you Vit D levels with a simple blood test to make sure you are taking enough, or to make sure you aren't taking too much.