EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
7.9/10
SOLID OPTION

Confidence: 80%

Bio-Tech Pharmacal Vitamin D3 (D3 5k IU, 250 Count)

Bio-Tech Pharmacal Vitamin D3 (D3 5k IU)

B00K5A528K

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Decision summary

CONSIDERSOLID OPTION

A solid product, but not a clean win. The main trade-off is weaker dosing.

Best for

People prioritizing high absorption and overall formula quality.

Consider another option if

You care a lot about label clarity and want fewer unknowns.

Score breakdown

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Dosage quality

4.0/10

Dosing looks weaker than ideal

Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).

Score summary

Vitamin-d: high-bioavailability form declared (Cholecalciferol (D3)). The main limitation is that vitamin-d: dose 5000.0iu exceeds upper_dose 4000.0iu.

Strengths

Vitamin-d: high-bioavailability form declared (Cholecalciferol (D3))

Weaknesses

Vitamin-d: dose 5000.0IU exceeds upper_dose 4000.0IU
Serving size or servings_per_container missing (-2)
Product name or brand not detected (-1)

Final verdict

A solid product, but not a clean win. The main trade-off is weaker dosing.

Ingredient Analysis & Evidence

A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.

✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence

A clear drag on the formula: Dose is higher than typically recommended ranges. The declared form supports strong absorption.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Martineau et al. meta-analysis vitamin D supplementation and respiratory infections

BMJ • 2017

PMID: 26864360.0

Meta-analysis

Bischoff-Ferrari et al. meta-analysis vitamin D fracture prevention

BMJ • 2009

PMID: 20198382.0

Bio-Tech Pharmacal Vitamin D3 (D3 5k IU, 250 Count)

Bio-Tech Pharmacal Vitamin D3 (D3 5k IU, 250 Count)

Warnings & notes

Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.

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Dose quality may be a limiting factor

Declared amount may be weaker than ideal for a stronger result.

Warning
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Some label details are missing or unclear

Incomplete disclosure makes the product harder to evaluate confidently.

Info

There is a formulation caveat worth noting

Product name or brand not detected (-1)

Note

Methodology

Read our methodology overview to understand how SuppScoreLab combines multiple scientific dimensions into one practical score.

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This evaluation is based on the product label and declared Supplement Facts available at review time. It does not verify laboratory-tested composition, purity, or batch-level quality. This content is educational and not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal health decisions. Affiliate disclosure: SuppScoreLab may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon links.

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