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AOR AOR - Vitamin D3 2500IU, 60 caps

AOR Vitamin D3 - 2500 IU - Vitamin D helps the body regulate calcium levels in the blood, bones and tissues, aiding proper calcium and phosphorus absorption to promote bone growth and remodeling. This essential nutrient supports immune system health, helps heart function, reduces inflammation and abnormal cellular growth & differentiation, and improves mood. The skin synthesizes Vitamin D after exposure to UV rays from sunlight. However, many people lack sufficient amounts due to limited sunlight exposure, especially during winter in the northern hemisphere. Deficiencies in Vitamin D are associated with numerous health conditions including osteoporosis, rickets, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, cancer, SAD (seasonal affective disorder), chronic pain and frequent infections. Those who likely need to supplement with extra vitamin D include the elderly, northern hemisphere residents in winter and people with chronic diseases. AOR Vitamin D3 is sustainably sourced from organic lichen and not from the commonly used lanolin derived from sheep’s wool.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $27.68 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

D3 paired with K2: The combination that helps steer calcium toward your bones.
Built for Canadian winters: Tops up the vitamin D most of us run low on from October to April.
Bone and immune support: Foundational for immune function and long-term bone strength.

Best suited to: vegans avoiding lanolin-derived d3, limited sun exposure through a northern winter, someone already at a 1000 iu maintenance dose wanting more.

What the research supports

One capsule a day delivers 2,500 IU of vegan-sourced vitamin D3. The 60-capsule bottle lasts about two months.

Deficiency-correction studies often use 1,000 to 4,000 IU a day.

Calcium absorption (evidence: strong, from rct, meta-analysis): Vitamin D3 opens the gut's calcium channels so more of the calcium you eat actually gets absorbed into the bloodstream. That effect is strongest in people whose D3 was low to begin with.
Immune response (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): D3 helps immune cells switch between attacking invaders and standing down when the threat passes. Correcting a real shortfall has cut respiratory infection rates in trials; the effect is weaker once levels are already adequate.
Mood (evidence: mixed, from rct): Low vitamin D is linked to lower mood in some studies, and correcting a real deficiency has improved mood in a few trials. Results are inconsistent once baseline D3 is already adequate.

Read the literature: Calcium absorption on PubMed, Immune response on PubMed, Mood on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

vegans avoiding lanolin-derived D3: this version is sourced from organic lichen rather than sheep's wool, so it fits a vegan or plant-sourced preference.
limited sun exposure through a northern winter: 2500 IU daily is a reasonable dose to offset the drop in skin synthesis of vitamin D that happens once UVB exposure falls off.
someone already at a 1000 IU maintenance dose wanting more: 2500 IU is a meaningful step up without pushing into higher therapeutic ranges that need practitioner supervision.

Look elsewhere if

someone with a confirmed significant vitamin D deficiency: they'd be better served by a higher-dose product (5000 to 10000 IU) or a practitioner-directed correction protocol, since 2500 IU is a maintenance-level dose, not a rapid-repletion one.'
anyone with hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria: this product is specifically contraindicated for them, and they should talk to a healthcare practitioner about calcium and vitamin D status before supplementing at all.
someone taking multiple products with added vitamin D already: they should add up total daily D3 intake first rather than stacking this on top, to avoid exceeding safe upper limits.

What to expect

Vitamin D blood levels typically take 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily dosing to stabilize at a new level, so this isn't something you'll feel directly like a stimulant. Over a winter season, steady intake helps maintain the calcium absorption and immune support that would otherwise decline with low sun exposure.

How it compares

Compared with a standard 1000 IU vitamin D3 softgel: this delivers over double the vitamin D per capsule, useful for people with higher needs or minimal sun exposure. The tradeoff: the higher dose means less flexibility to fine-tune a lower daily amount, and it's not appropriate if you already get D3 from other sources.
Compared with lanolin-derived vitamin D3: this is sourced from lichen, so it works for vegans and those avoiding animal-derived ingredients. The tradeoff: lichen-sourced D3 typically costs more than the widely available lanolin version.

Product details

Active ingredient: Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Ingredient form: caps
Strength: 2500 iu
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Adults: Take one capsule per day with an adequate intake of calcium, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond six months.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take one capsule per day with an adequate intake of calcium, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond six months.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): 2500 IU / 62.5mcg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate, tapioca dextrin, olive oil. Capsule: hypromellose and carrot root powder.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: Vitamin K may interact with blood-thinning medication. Review with your practitioner if you take warfarin.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Vitamin D3 2500IU

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.