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Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3-5000 IU is a softgel sold under the Nature's Bounty brand. Its label lists 1 vitamin or mineral. At the label's highest daily amount (1 softgel a day), vitamin D (125% of the adult limit) is above the upper limit for adults, from this product alone. Upper limits don't apply when a doctor prescribes a higher amount for a set time; if nobody did, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you change anything.
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What’s in Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3-5000 IU
| Ingredient | Per serving | Per day | Share of the adult limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 5,000 IU | 5,000 IU | 125% (above the adult limit) |
“Share of the adult limit” compares the daily amount with the upper limit for adults 19 to 50 (From age 51 the calcium limit is 2,000 mg; from age 71 the phosphorus limit is 3,000 mg). For most nutrients the limit counts food too.
How to take Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3-5000 IU (from the label)
- The label says: “1 per day softgel”
- The label says: “Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.”
Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3-5000 IU warnings (from the label)
- “Warning: This high dose product is intended for those deficient in Vitamin D as determined and recommended by their physicians.”
- “Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have kidney disease, hypercalcemia, cancer, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous disorders, unless directed by your physician.”
- “Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.”
- “Keep out of reach of children.”
- “Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.”
Other ingredients
Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Corn Oil.
FDA recalls for Nature's Bounty
The FDA enforcement records list no supplement recall under the name Nature's Bounty (searched November 9, 2026). That doesn’t mean a product is safe; see our supplement recall tracker for recent recalls.
Who sells it
Nature's Bounty, Inc., Bohemia, NY (as printed on the label).
If you think you or a child took too much of a supplement, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (U.S., free, 24 hours) or use poison.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Sources: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 83209; upper limits from the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes. Labels change: check the amounts on your bottle.
General information, not medical advice. Your doctor may recommend a different amount, for example to treat a deficiency. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a medical condition.