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Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 250 mcg

  • Vitamin D
  • Capsule
  • Vitamin-d
  • 120
4.8/ 5 on Amazon1,500Amazon ratings1,000+bought last month4.5ProductDome score
High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology
Best forAnyone who needs a high-dose 10,000 IU vitamin D3 supplement in vegetarian capsule form.

A high-potency vitamin D3 capsule best used by people who need a concentrated dose rather than a general daily maintenance amount.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 137 vitamin d we track

4.5/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence
Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.7★4.8

4.8★ across 1,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 3,200 ratings4.0

1,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score4.1

1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 137 vitamin d we track - how the scorecard works · full vitamin d data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Pure Encapsulations' Vitamin D3 delivers 250 mcg, equivalent to 10,000 IU, per capsule, positioned for bone, joint, breast, heart, colon and immune health support in a 120-count vegetarian capsule format.

At 10,000 IU per capsule, this is a high daily dose compared to standard multivitamin levels of vitamin D, so it is generally intended for people whose healthcare provider has identified a low level rather than as a general baseline supplement. Pure Encapsulations markets itself on hypoallergenic, additive-free formulations, which the vegetarian capsule here reflects.

  • 250 mcg (10,000 IU) vitamin D3
  • 120 vegetarian capsules
  • Supports bone and immune health
  • Unflavored formulation

Who it's for

Suits someone taking a high-dose vitamin D regimen, typically under guidance for a known low level, who wants a vegetarian capsule rather than a softgel or liquid. Not the right strength for casual daily maintenance dosing without a specific reason for the higher amount.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out
  • High 10,000 IU dose per capsule
  • Vegetarian capsule, no gelatin
  • 120-count supply lasts months at one per day
What to check first
  • Too high a dose for casual maintenance use
  • Unflavored capsule, no alternate formats offered

Performance notes

10,000 IU is well above typical general-wellness vitamin D doses, so this strength is meant for targeted use rather than everyday baseline supplementation. The vegetarian capsule shell distinguishes it from softgel D3 products that use gelatin.

Specifications

BrandPURE
ModelVD101
FormCapsule
Supplement TypeVitamin-d
Count120
FlavorUnflavored
BenefitsBone Health,Immune Health
DietVegetarian

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in vitamin d.

ProductAmazon ratingRatingsProductDome score
Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 250 mcgThis product4.8 / 51,5004.5 / 5
Nature's Bounty Vitamin D3 5000 IU SoftgelsNature's4.8 / 583,5004.7 / 5
Sports Research Vitamin D3 5000 IU with Coconut MCT OilSports4.8 / 571,4004.7 / 5
Nature Made Vitamin D3 5000 IUNATURE4.8 / 567,1004.7 / 5
vitafusion Vitamin D3 GummiesVitafusion4.8 / 554,5004.7 / 5
Frequently asked

Questions about the PURE VD101

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

How much vitamin D is in each Pure Encapsulations capsule?

250 mcg, equal to 10,000 IU.

Are these capsules vegetarian?

Yes.

How many capsules come in the bottle?

120 capsules.