CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000 IU - Organic Coconut Oil | 240 Softgels
Visit the CanPrev Store| Brand | CanPrev |
| Serving | 1 softgel per day, with food |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80019655 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- HELPS CALCIUM ABSORPTION AND UTILIZATION: Helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium.
- SUPPORTS BONE AND TOOTH HEALTH: Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
- ENHANCED-ABSORPTION COCONUT OIL BASE: Suspended in organic virgin coconut oil (yielding 65-75% medium-chain triglycerides), a natural, stable carrier that aids absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D.
- BIOAVAILABLE CHOLECALCIFEROL, NOT ERGOCALCIFEROL: Uses vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from lanolin), the more bioavailable form of vitamin D compared with D2 (ergocalciferol).
- CLEAN, SIMPLE FORMULA: GMO-free, with no binders or fillers; no gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
- 240 SOFTGELS, 240-DAY SUPPLY: One softgel a day provides a 240-day supply at the label's directed adult dose.
Product Description
Vitamin D3 1000IU - Organic Coconut Oil for Enhanced Absorption
CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000IU delivers 1000 IU (25mcg) of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3, from lanolin) in every softgel, suspended in organic virgin coconut oil for enhanced absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin. Helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium, and supports the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. GMO-free, with no binders or fillers, and no gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80019655. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80019655.
CanPrev Vitamine D3 1000UI offre 1000 UI (25 mcg) de cholécalciférol (vitamine D3, de lanoline) par gélule, en suspension dans une huile de noix de coco vierge biologique pour une meilleure absorption de cette vitamine liposoluble. Aide le corps à absorber et à utiliser le calcium, et soutient le développement et le maintien des os et des dents. Sans OGM, ni agents liants ou agents de remplissage, ni gluten, produits laitiers, soya, blé, levure, colorants, arômes ou agents de conservation artificiels. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80019655.
Bioavailable Vitamin D3 in a Clean Coconut Oil Base
1000 IU (25mcg) Cholecalciferol per Softgel - Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free
Vitamin D3, Not D2
Uses cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), the form more consistently effective at raising and maintaining vitamin D levels in the body than ergocalciferol (vitamin D2).
A Full 240-Day Supply
240 softgels at the label's dose of one softgel per day - about eight months of daily support without reordering.
What Vitamin D3 1000IU Supports
Vitamin D is one of the most widely studied nutrients for bone and calcium health. Here's what CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000IU is formulated to support, based on its Health Canada-authorized uses.
Calcium Absorption & Utilization
Helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium.
Bone Development & Maintenance
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones.
Tooth Development & Maintenance
Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth.
Enhanced-Absorption Coconut Oil Base
Suspended in organic virgin coconut oil (medium-chain triglycerides), a natural, stable fatty-acid carrier that aids absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D.
CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000 IU: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (1 Softgel)
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol, from lanolin) per softgel1000 IU (25mcg)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Organic virgin coconut oil (yielding 65-75% medium-chain triglycerides), bovine gelatin, glycerin, purified water.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take one (1) softgel per day with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner on the use of this product. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. Formulated and made in Canada for CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd., 70 North Wind Place, Toronto, ON, Canada M1S 3R5. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (1 gélule)
- Vitamine D3 (cholécalciférol, de lanoline) par gélule1000 IU (25mcg)
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Huile de noix de coco vierge biologique (fournissant 65 à 75 % de triglycérides à chaîne moyenne), gélatine bovine, glycérine, eau purifiée.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide le corps à absorber et à utiliser le calcium. Aide au développement et au maintien des os et des dents.
Posologie recommandée (adultes) : Prendre une (1) gélule par jour avec de la nourriture, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé.
Mises en garde et avertissements : Comme pour tout produit de santé naturel, vous devriez consulter un praticien de soins de santé concernant l'utilisation de ce produit. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80019655
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000IU
1000 IU of bioavailable vitamin D3 in an organic coconut oil base - premium CanPrev quality.
Bioavailable D3, not D2
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), the preferred, more bioavailable form of vitamin D compared with ergocalciferol (D2).
Organic coconut oil base
Suspended in organic virgin coconut oil (medium-chain triglycerides) to aid absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.
A full 240-day supply
240 softgels at the label's dose of one softgel per day.
Trusted Canadian brand
CanPrev - a licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80019655, formulated and made in Canada.
Inside every softgel
1000 IU (25mcg) of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from lanolin), suspended in organic virgin coconut oil for enhanced absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.
How to use it
Take one softgel per day with food
Adults: take one (1) softgel per day with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Softgels may look solid or liquid inside
The organic coconut oil base melts between 23 and 27°C, so it is normal for the softgel's contents to appear solid white or a golden liquid depending on temperature.
Store safely, check the seal
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
One bottle lasts 240 days
240 softgels provide a 240-day supply at the label's dose of one softgel per day.
What the research says about Vitamin D3
Educational summaries of published research on Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) generally - these are not product-specific claims. CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000IU's own claims are the authorized uses under NPN 80019655: helping in the absorption and utilization of calcium, and helping in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Active vitamin D drives intestinal calcium absorption
A physiology overview describes how vitamin D3 must be converted in the liver and kidney to its active hormonal form before it can act through a nuclear receptor to stimulate calcium and phosphate absorption in the intestine, and calcium mobilization in bone.
ReviewIntestinal calcium absorption relies on both passive and vitamin D-dependent transport routes
A review of intestinal calcium absorption describes both a paracellular (passive) pathway and a transcellular pathway involving specific calcium channels and transport proteins, with the transcellular route being the more vitamin D-dependent of the two.
ReviewIn a small trial, plain vitamin D3 alone did not significantly raise measured calcium absorption over four weeks
In a randomized trial in postmenopausal women, 800 IU/day of plain vitamin D3 raised serum vitamin D levels and suppressed parathyroid hormone, but - unlike two vitamin D analogue drugs also tested - did not produce a statistically significant increase in measured intestinal fractional calcium absorption over the four-week study, an honest disclosed finding.
Randomized trialA large meta-analysis found little consistent bone density benefit from vitamin D alone in the general population
A meta-analysis of 23 trials (4,082 participants) found vitamin D supplementation alone produced only a small benefit at the femoral neck and no effect at other measured sites, concluding that routine use for osteoporosis prevention in adults without specific risk factors for deficiency appears inappropriate - an honest disclosed null/mixed finding.
Meta-analysisVitamin D combined with calcium - not vitamin D alone - was linked to reduced fracture risk in a large analysis
A meta-analysis combining observational and randomized-trial data found vitamin D supplementation alone was not associated with reduced fracture risk, but combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation was associated with a 6% reduction in any fracture and a 16% reduction in hip fracture risk.
Meta-analysisVitamin D deficiency is linked to bone loss, mineralization defects and muscle weakness that can raise fracture risk
A review of vitamin D's skeletal effects describes how deficiency drives secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone loss, can lead to mineralization defects and osteomalacia over the long term, and contributes to muscle weakness that raises the risk of falls and fractures.
ReviewA systematic review linked vitamin D deficiency to several oral health disorders
A systematic review of 16 studies found vitamin D deficiency was associated with tooth mineralization defects, increased risk of dental caries, and - when severe - higher prevalence of periodontitis and gingival inflammation.
Systematic reviewLow vitamin D levels in mothers and children were linked to higher childhood caries risk in a birth cohort
In a birth cohort study of 188 children, low vitamin D levels (under 20 ng/mL) in either the mother during pregnancy or the child at age 8 roughly tripled the risk of dental caries, though incorrect brushing technique and regular sugar intake remained the main identified factors overall.
Cohort studyFunctional vitamin D deficiency at birth predicted enamel defects in a developmental study
A Bayesian modeling study of mother-child pairs found functional vitamin D deficiency in the mother or child was a significant predictor of enamel opacity defects in primary teeth, alongside gestational age and maternal calcium/phosphorus levels.
Cohort studyA landmark individual-participant meta-analysis found vitamin D reduced acute respiratory infection risk overall
A meta-analysis of individual data from 25 randomized trials (10,933 participants) found vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of acute respiratory tract infection overall, with the strongest protection in people who were very deficient at baseline and in those taking daily or weekly (rather than large bolus) doses.
Meta-analysisAn updated meta-analysis found a modest protective effect, strongest at daily doses similar to this product's
An updated meta-analysis of 46 randomized trials (48,488 participants) found a modest overall reduction in acute respiratory infection risk, with protective effects concentrated in trials using daily dosing at 400-1000 IU per day for up to 12 months - and no difference in serious adverse events versus placebo.
Meta-analysisAn international expert consensus recognizes vitamin D's broader immune role beyond bone health
A 2026 international consensus statement from a multidisciplinary expert panel concludes that vitamin D deficiency is consistently associated with altered gut microbiota, increased intestinal permeability and impaired immune tolerance, supporting screening and correction of deficiency as a low-cost strategy for immune and gut barrier support.
Consensus statementAn umbrella review found vitamin D supplementation reduced falls in older adults by 13%
A 2026 umbrella review synthesizing 41 systematic reviews found vitamin D supplementation at 700 IU per day or more reduced fall risk by 13% in older adults, as part of a broader evidence base also supporting combined exercise and protein strategies for fall and sarcopenia prevention.
Umbrella reviewA stratified review found vitamin D's muscle benefits were concentrated in deficient or older/clinical groups
A systematic review of human studies found higher vitamin D status or supplementation was generally linked to better muscle function in older or clinical populations - particularly when baseline deficiency was present - while effects on strength and performance in athletic, vitamin D-replete populations were often null or inconsistent, an honest disclosed nuance.
Systematic reviewVitamin D is one part of a broader nutritional strategy for age-related muscle loss
A 2026 narrative review of osteosarcopenia (combined bone and muscle loss in aging) describes vitamin D, alongside protein and calcium, as part of standard nutritional optimization strategies used together with resistance training in management approaches.
ReviewA systematic review found vitamin D in an oil vehicle produced a greater rise in vitamin D levels than powder or ethanol
A systematic review of vehicle substances found vitamin D formulated in an oil vehicle produced a greater serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D response than the same vitamin D dose given in a powder or ethanol-based vehicle in healthy subjects.
Systematic reviewA structured medium-chain-triglyceride lipid carrier significantly increased vitamin D bioavailability
A combined lab and animal study found a structured medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol carrier increased vitamin D's capacity to be incorporated into mixed micelles during digestion and significantly increased vitamin D delivery in vivo, compared with a simple physical mixture of the same fatty acids.
Laboratory/animal studyTaking vitamin D with the day's largest meal raised blood levels by about 50%
In a cohort of patients not responding well to vitamin D treatment, instructing them to take their usual vitamin D dose with the largest meal of the day raised average serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels by 56.7% over 2-3 months, across a wide range of vitamin D doses.
Cohort studyA classic review made the case that vitamin D3 is more potent than vitamin D2
A widely cited review concluded that vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is more effective than vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) at raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D in humans and other primates, citing differences in metabolism, protein binding and shelf life, and argued D2 should no longer be treated as an equivalent supplement form.
ReviewA head-to-head RCT using the same 1000 IU daily D3 dose as this product found it outperformed weekly D2
In a randomized trial of Thai healthcare workers, daily cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) 1000 IU produced a significantly greater rise in serum vitamin D over the first 6 months than weekly ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) 20,000 IU, and only the D3 group saw further increases in participants who were not already deficient.
Randomized trialA meta-analysis found calcifediol, not cholecalciferol, was the most effective at raising vitamin D levels - an honest nuance
A meta-analysis of 17 studies found calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3) supplementation was generally more effective than cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) at raising serum vitamin D concentrations, an honest disclosed finding that a related but distinct vitamin D metabolite may outperform standard D3 in some direct comparisons.
Meta-analysisA researcher argued the official upper safety limit for vitamin D was set too conservatively
A 2006 analysis argued that the then-current tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D (2000 IU/day in North America) was overly conservative given that sunlight exposure alone can provide amounts equivalent to a much higher oral dose, and that toxicity has typically only been reported at serum levels far above what standard supplemental doses achieve.
AnalysisA real toxicity case occurred only after a dispensing error gave 50 times the intended daily dose
A case report describes a woman prescribed a standard 1000 IU daily vitamin D dose who instead received 50,000 IU daily due to a pharmacy dispensing error, developing hypercalcemia and acute kidney injury after three months - both fully resolved after stopping the supplement, illustrating that toxicity requires doses far above a standard 1000 IU/day regimen.
Case reportTwo contrasting real cases show toxicity occurred only at 40,000-50,000 IU per day for many months
A case report describes two patients who developed hypervitaminosis D after taking 40,000-50,000 IU of vitamin D daily (40-50 times a standard 1000 IU dose) for 10 months to 1 year, with widely varying individual symptoms - underscoring that reported toxicity cases involve doses far higher and far longer than typical daily supplementation.
Case reportFrequently asked questions
What is CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000IU and what does it do?
It's a softgel supplement providing 1000 IU (25mcg) of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, from lanolin) suspended in organic virgin coconut oil. Its Health Canada-authorized uses are helping in the absorption and utilization of calcium, and helping in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
How do I take it?
Adults: take one (1) softgel per day with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Why is it suspended in organic coconut oil?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Organic coconut oil (yielding 65-75% medium-chain triglycerides) is a natural, stable fatty-acid carrier that can aid absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D, compared with a dry tablet form.
Why vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) instead of D2 (ergocalciferol)?
Vitamin D3 is generally the more bioavailable form of vitamin D and has been shown in research to be more consistently effective than D2 at raising and maintaining vitamin D levels in the body.
Is it vegan or vegetarian?
No - the softgel shell is made with bovine gelatin, so this product is not vegan or vegetarian. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and non-GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Who should not use it?
Do not use this product if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a medical condition, are taking other medications, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
Why do the softgel contents sometimes look solid and sometimes liquid?
The organic coconut oil base melts between 23 and 27°C. It is completely normal for the softgel's contents to appear as a solid white or a golden liquid depending on the bottle's temperature.
How long does one bottle last?
Each bottle of 240 softgels provides a 240-day supply at the label's dose of one softgel per day.
Where is it made?
CanPrev Vitamin D3 1000IU is formulated and made in Canada for CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. (Toronto, ON, Canada), and is a licensed Natural Health Product under NPN 80019655.
Where do I buy it?
Use the orange button on this page - it takes you to the CanPrev listing on Amazon.ca for secure checkout and fast delivery.
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80019655. Helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. The research summaries below concern the ingredient Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) generally, and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner on the use of this product. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (1 Softgel): Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, from lanolin) 1000 IU, equivalent to 25mcg. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Organic virgin coconut oil (yielding 65-75% medium-chain triglycerides), bovine gelatin, glycerin, purified water. Organic coconut oil melts between 23 and 27 degrees C; it is normal for the softgel's contents to appear solid white or a golden liquid. GMO-free, with no binders or fillers; no gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label for accurate ingredients, cautions and allergen information.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take one (1) softgel per day with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. Formulated and made in Canada for CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd., 70 North Wind Place, Toronto, ON, Canada M1S 3R5. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.