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Life Extension Vitamin D3 5000 IU review

A 5,000 IU vitamin D3 softgel from Life Extension in olive oil and MCT oil, sold as a 60 softgel bottle.

By the Comredix review desk · Updated November 13, 2026

Quality (40%)
8.5
Experience (25%)
8.5
Value (35%)
9.2

Life Extension Vitamin D3 5000 IU gives a high daily dose for very little money. Each softgel provides 125mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol in extra virgin olive oil and medium chain triglycerides, with rosemary extract added. The 60 softgel bottle has a regular price of $7.50 and lasts 60 days at one a day, which works out to about $0.13 per dose. AutoShip takes 13% off and ships free, while one-time orders need $50 for free shipping. The page lists the product as gluten free and non-GMO and offers a vegetarian capsule version for people who avoid gelatin. Life Extension also prints a useful caution that anyone taking more than 2,000 IU a day should have their blood level checked. It ranks below NOW because the 120 count NOW bottle costs slightly less per dose and adds halal and kosher marks, and neither brand names an outside certifier on these pages.

Who it is for

buyers who want a low price from a direct seller

Price

$7.50 regular price for 60 softgels, a 60 day supply; AutoShip saves 13%.

Reg. Price: $7.50
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

  • 125mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol per softgel
  • Extra virgin olive oil, medium chain triglycerides and rosemary extract
  • Gluten free and non-GMO
  • Also sold as 60 vegetarian capsules
  • AutoShip saves 13% with free standard shipping

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: $7.50 for a 60 day supply, about $0.13 per softgel
  • Strength: Label warns that intakes above 2,000 IU a day should be monitored
  • Strength: Item number 01713 makes reorders easy
  • Weakness: No outside certification is named on the page
  • Weakness: Free shipping on one-time orders starts at $50
  • Weakness: Only one bottle size for the softgel

Key facts

  • Dose: 5,000 IU (125mcg) per softgel
  • Servings: 60
  • Form: Softgel or vegetarian capsule
  • Item number: 01713
  • Price per serving: About $0.13

Where it ranks

Life Extension Vitamin D3 5000 IU is No. 4 in our Best Vitamin D Supplements verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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