Vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol from lichen, which makes it vegan; each mini capsule carries 2500 IU (62.5 µg). Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal bones; 180 capsules, six months.
- 2500 IU, 62.5 µg
- D3 from lichen
- Mini capsule
- 180 capsules, six months
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D3, from lichen. Cholecalciferol sourced from lichen rather than lanolin from sheep's wool.
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The winter workhorse claims. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth*.
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Muscles too. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function*.
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One number, both units. 2500 IU is 62.5 µg, stated both ways so you can compare bottles honestly.
A familiar nutrient, chosen carefully. Here's the thinking.
Do you already have this covered?
Check your multivitamin first. Most of them, including ours, carry vitamin D, so read that label before adding a standalone D3.
The dose that suits you is worth a word with your GP or pharmacist, especially if you already take vitamin D in anything else.
Why this formula
The rest of "do you already have this covered":
Count the combined daily amount. A separate vitamin D earns its place when you want a specific dose on purpose, not by accident.
D2 or D3, IU or µg?
Vitamin D comes as D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol); this is D3. Doses appear as international units or micrograms: 2500 IU and 62.5 µg are the same amount. Two facts, and you can now read any vitamin D label in the shop.
Who is this NOT for?
If your multivitamin already carries the amount of vitamin D you want, you don't need a second bottle. The NHS advises adults to consider a daily vitamin D supplement through autumn and winter, when sunlight is scarce; that's public-health guidance about the nutrient, not about this product.
Benefit highlights, in full
(unedited field 4, kept for the accordion): - D3, from lichen. The D3 form, cholecalciferol, sourced from lichen rather than the usual lanolin from sheep's wool. That single sourcing choice is what makes a vegan D3 possible. - The winter workhorse claims. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth*, the quiet jobs it's known for. - Muscles too. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function*, the less-quoted line on the same register entry. - One number, both units. 2500 IU is 62.5 µg. Labels use both units and the conversion trips people up; ours states both so you can compare bottles honestly. - A mini capsule, six months. Small capsule, one a day, 180 in the bottle. Half a year of routine from one purchase.
| Element |
In this formula |
Commonly used elsewhere |
| Form |
D3 (cholecalciferol) |
D2 (ergocalciferol) |
| Source |
Lichen (vegan) |
Lanolin from sheep's wool |
| Dose labelling |
2500 IU and 62.5 µg both stated |
One unit only |
The label
| Nutrient (as printed) |
Amount |
Unit |
%NRV |
| Vitamin D3 (as Plant-based Cholecalciferol from Wild-harvested Lichen) |
62.5 |
µg |
1250 |
Per mini capsule: vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) from lichen, 2500 IU (62.5 µg), 1250% NRV.
Ingredients: Wild-harvested Lichen [(Cladonia rangiferina, Thallus) cholecalciferol (Vitamin D)], Rice Bran Extract, Hypromellose (Vegetarian Capsule), Rice Fibre, Tapioca Dextrin, Silica.
Allergen information (label-verbatim): "Does NOT contain GMOs, soya, gluten, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, preservatives, or animal-derived ingredients."
Capsule: hypromellose, declared on the label as a vegetarian capsule.
Directions and cautions
DIRECTIONS: Adults take one (1) capsule daily with food and a full glass of water. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.
Caution: Consult your doctor if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, breastfeeding or allergic to any of the ingredients.
Store in a cool dry place out of sight and reach of children. If you take vitamin D in any other product, consider the combined daily amount.
Intended for adults 18+.
Questions
How can vitamin D3 be vegan?
Most D3 is made from lanolin, the grease in sheep's wool. Ours is sourced from lichen, which produces the same D3 molecule, cholecalciferol, without the animal source. That's the entire trick, and it's on the label.
Is 2500 IU a lot?
It's 62.5 µg per capsule. Whether it's the right amount for you depends on your diet, your other supplements and your circumstances; if you're unsure, it's a quick question for your GP or pharmacist. Count anything your multivitamin already contributes.
What's the difference between D2 and D3?
They're two forms of vitamin D. D3, cholecalciferol, is the form this product uses and the form most supplements have settled on. The label names the form so you're never guessing.
Should I take this or rely on my multivitamin?
Read the multivitamin's vitamin D line first. If that amount is what you want, you're done. A standalone D3 is for choosing your vitamin D dose deliberately rather than inheriting it.
When should I take it?
One capsule with a meal, any meal you'll remember. Some people take it year-round, others through autumn and winter, in line with NHS advice about the darker months. Consistency beats timing.
How do I know what's actually in it?
The nutrition table on this page is the label, transcribed: the form, the source, the amount in both units, and the %NRV. Every bottle carries its batch number and best-before date.
What to expect
Days 1 to 14: Nothing to feel, and that's normal. Vitamin D does slow structural work, not same-week work. Anchor the capsule to the same meal daily.
Weeks 4 to 8: The routine is automatic. Through a British winter, that steady daily intake is precisely the point.
Ongoing: One mini capsule a day, 180 per bottle: six months of routine. Most people set a reorder rhythm once and forget about it until the bottle reminds them.
Made in the USA · Formulated by NATURELO, full label transparency: every form, every amount, every %NRV on this page · Vegan capsule · D3 from lichen
Our in-house nutrition tip
What I look for on a vitamin D label is three small things: the form, the source and the dose in both units. This one reads the way I want it to: D3, cholecalciferol, sourced from lichen so it's genuinely vegan, at 2500 IU, which is 62.5 µg, in a mini capsule you take once a day. Check what your multivitamin already carries before you add it, and count the two together. And to be clear about what it is not: it is not a substitute for daylight, meals or your GP's advice on the dose that suits you. It's one small decision, made precisely.
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