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Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 250 mcg (10,000 IU)
Solgar provides the preferred D3 form in a lipid-based softgel and utilizes amber glass packaging to prevent photo-oxidation. However, it falls short of the gold standard by using safflower oil instead of premium MCT or olive oil, and it lacks Vitamin K2 (MK-7) to balance the high calcium absorption. Additionally, the 10,000 IU dosage is a 'mega-dose' that should only be used under medical supervision, making it less suitable for general daily maintenance.
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