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After having beat cancer twice, my doctor suggested I take additional D3 since my body doesn't process things like it used to. I'm also immunosuppressed since I lost a kidney 2 years ago due to transitional cell carcinoma. I was hesitant because I try to take as few medications as I can. If cancer hasn't killed me yet, I don't want the pharmaceutical company to be first. Generally, the extra Vitamin D in a multivitamin is sufficient. However, if you have bone weakness, bone malformation, or abnormal metabolism of calcium, you should get your levels checked by your doctor. Furthermore, if you have kidney disease or abnormalities of the enzyme that converts 25-hydroxyvitamin D to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D your doctor probably already has you on extra doses of Vitamin D. By trade I am a practicing ER/Trauma nurse with 20 years experience. I thought I knew my way around vitamins and minerals. Well, labdoor.com, proved me wrong. They provide excellent info on the supplements that the FDA doesn't regulate. First, and foremost, I wanted the best inert ingredients as well as being cost effective. Viva uses organic coconut oil and is only 4 cents/capsule for a year's worth of supplements. Even with an organic oil there are issues with solidifying, much the same as honey. After reading the reviews and seeing the pics, I asked the company and they belayed my fears. The efficacy is not affected, they just look a little funky. It's also important to note that any vitamin or mineral supplement must be taken on a full stomach. They need to bind to something so they can be processed in the colon. A couple spoonfuls of yoghurt doesn't count. Take the after a good meal. All-in-all an excellent product from a top-notch company. I was very impressed with their lab facilities and how rigorous their lab controls are. Customer service is quick and professional.