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Sports Research Vitamin D3 250 mcg (10,000 IU) is a softgel sold under the Sports Research brand. Its label lists 1 vitamin or mineral. At the label's highest daily amount (1 softgel a day), vitamin D (250% 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 Sports Research Vitamin D3 250 mcg (10,000 IU)
| Ingredient | Per serving | Per day | Share of the adult limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 250 mcg | 250 mcg | 250% (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 Sports Research Vitamin D3 250 mcg (10,000 IU) (from the label)
- The label says: “Suggested use: Adults take 1 softgel daily with food, or as recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.”
Sports Research Vitamin D3 250 mcg (10,000 IU) warnings (from the label)
- “Caution: Keep out of reach of children and pets.”
- “Do not consume with other high dose vitamin D supplements. This product is intended for individuals who do not obtain the RDI through their daily diet. Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.”
- “Consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a diagnosed medical condition, or are taking prescription medication.”
- “Contains: Tree nuts (coconut).”
Other ingredients
Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified.
FDA recalls for Sports Research
The FDA enforcement records list no supplement recall under the name Sports Research (searched November 9, 2026). That doesn’t mean a product is safe; see our supplement recall tracker for recent recalls.
Who sells it
Sports Research, San Pedro, CA (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 326294; 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.