Vitamin D3 Total Calories

Take Vitamin D3 Total according to the directions on its packaging, and do not exceed the stated amount. The small size of a serving does not tell you how much vitamin D it contains, so account for other vitamin D supplements you use.

Taking Vitamin D3 Total with a meal is a practical choice because vitamin D is fat-soluble and meal fat can support its absorption. Follow any different directions provided for the product.

You can take Vitamin D3 Total daily if that matches its directions and your intended intake. Daily use is not automatically appropriate at every dose, and taking more often or in larger amounts does not guarantee greater benefit.

There is no established best time of day for taking Vitamin D3 Total. Choose a time you can follow consistently; taking it with a meal is a useful way to support absorption.

Vitamin D3 Total refers to vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol, while vitamin D2 is ergocalciferol. Both can raise vitamin D levels, though D3 is generally more effective at doing so.

Vitamin D3 Total does not correct a low vitamin D level overnight; blood levels change gradually with continued use. The time needed varies with the starting level and amount taken, so a blood test is the way to assess the result.

Vitamin D3 Total is usually well tolerated when taken as directed. Excessive vitamin D intake can raise blood calcium and cause nausea, constipation, unusual thirst, or frequent urination; the risk increases when multiple vitamin D products are combined.

Vitamin D3 Total may be used during pregnancy when the amount is appropriate for your needs. Since pregnancy requirements and total intake from prenatal supplements differ, ask your healthcare professional before adding it.

Keep Vitamin D3 Total in its original packaging in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of children's reach. Follow any storage instructions on the package if they differ.