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Vitamin D3 Natural Berry Flavor
ChildLife Essentials
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(63326 ratings)
Vitamin D 500 IU
Score 25.0
A popular liquid D3 for children, but very expensive per serving for adult use.
Quantity: 1 Fluid Ounce(s)Servings size: 8 Drop(s) (3 servings)
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leaderboard Score 25.0
A popular liquid D3 for children, but very expensive per serving for adult use.
ChildLife Essentials Vitamin D3 offers 500 IU of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) in a liquid, natural berry flavor, making it highly palatable and easy to administer, especially for infants and children. While the 500 IU dose is appropriate for pediatric use, it is generally insufficient for adult needs in achieving optimal vitamin D levels or comprehensive health benefits. The product boasts an extraordinarily high review count, indicating immense popularity among parents, but its calculated price per serving is exceptionally high, which must be considered carefully.
- Liquid form and natural berry flavor are ideal for easy administration to children.
- Contains the highly effective Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) form.
- Exceptional popularity and high review count among parents.
- The 500 IU dosage is too low for most adult comprehensive health goals.
- Extremely high price per serving, making it economically inefficient for regular adult supplementation.
- Serving size calculation for liquid products can sometimes be unclear, potentially influencing perceived value.
- This product's dosage is tailored for children; adults seeking comprehensive Vitamin D benefits should opt for higher-dose, more cost-effective supplements.
- The very high price per serving suggests it is a premium product for its specific niche rather than a general value option.
$7.16($2.38 per serving)
 Daily Vita | $ 7.96 | |
 Amazon | $ 7.96 | |
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 500 IU |
Categories
Vitamin D 25.0
Despite being D3, its very low dosage (500 IU) and exceedingly high price per serving make it a poor value proposition for the Vitamin D collection, especially for adult applications. It is clearly designed for a niche pediatric market.
Goals
Bone Health 30.0
For adult bone health, 500 IU is a very low dose, offering minimal impact on calcium absorption and bone density. It falls short of recommendations for maintaining strong bones in adults.
General Health 25.0
The 500 IU dose is insufficient for adult general health optimization, offering only minimal foundational support. Its high cost further diminishes its value for this purpose, making it impractical for consistent adult use.
Immunity 25.0
While Vitamin D supports immunity, a 500 IU dose provides only basic immune support for adults and is unlikely to significantly enhance resilience. Its high price makes it a poor choice for adult immune boosting.
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