Question 1

why use substances like maltodextrin... you're losing people.

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Thank you for your comment.

Our products are formulated for efficacy and as such we choose our raw ingredients carefully, with a focus on factors such as form and bioavailability.  In addition to the active ingredients, we are also very careful when it comes to choosing our excipients.  These non-active but essential additions to our products fill essential roles within the manufacturing process.   For example, it is simply not possible to produce a finished tablet containing micro amounts of a micronutrient without the use of a bulking agent.  We use non-GMO maltodextrin, a type of starch sourced carbohydrate.  Our maltodextrin is therefore derived from a natural source (and refined using good manufacturing process protocols to make it suitable for supplemental use) and has been awarded GRAS status (Substances Generally Recognised as Safe) by both the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the European Food Standards Agency (EFSA).  To give an example of the established safety of maltodextrin, because it has a high glycaemic index (which means it releases energy quickly) it is an ingredient found commonly in isotonic sports-drinks which are used routinely by athletes to ensure sustained energy during endurance training.  The average maltodextrin content of isotonic sports-drinks is anywhere between 10 and 30g.  However, at less than 50milligrams per tablet, the maltodextrin in our vegan D3 is simply too low to have any blood sugar raising effects.

Kind regards,

Maxine Sheils BSc (Hons), DipCNM
Nutritionist

Question 2

Is the magnesium stearate from a vegan source?

Accepted Answer

I hope so!

Question 3

Are third party tested?

Accepted Answer

Does not mention a third party.

Question 4

Is this D3 derived from lichen?

Accepted Answer

It's a plant based lichen, derived from a fungi that provides cholecalcoferol. 
To answer your question, yes. 
But it is a vegan lichen.

ASIN	B07D4NLD4Z
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Best Sellers Rank	#132,281 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #612 in Vitamin D Supplements
Brand	Igennus
Brand Name	Igennus
Color	White
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 2,456 Reviews
Diet Type	Vegan
Diet type	Vegan
Dosage Form	Tablet
Flavor	Unflavored
Flavour	Unflavored
Item Dimensions	50 x 50 x 105 millimeters
Item Form	Tablet
Item Weight	62 Grams
Item form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Igennus Healthcare Nutrition
Manufacturer Part Number	SKU191
Model Name	Vitamin D3 1000IU
Model Number	SKU191
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Vitamin D3
Primary supplement type	Vitamin D3
Product Benefits	bone_health_support, energy_management
Product benefits	bone_health_support, energy_management
Specific Uses For Product	Immune Support
Supplement Formulation	Individual Supplement
Unit Count	365 Count

Igennus Pure Essentials Vegan Vitamin D3 1000IU Cholecalciferol, Lichen Extract, 365 Tablets

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