Vitamin D-2
Our private label Vitamin D-2 1000 IU delivers essential vitamin D for immune health, bone strength, and wellness. One of the most recommended supplements due to widespread deficiency concerns. Strong sustained market growth and year-round demand. Available in various potencies and formats.
Product Overview
Vitamin D-2, or ergocalciferol, is the plant- and fungal-derived form of vitamin D, typically produced by exposing yeast or fungal sterols to UV light — a process that mirrors, in principle, how the body’s own D3 is triggered by sunlight on skin.* Because it comes from a non-animal source, D2 is the standard choice for supplement brands that need a vitamin D product carrying a vegan or vegetarian label claim, a formulation gap that vitamin D3 (typically sourced from lanolin) cannot fill.* This softgel is standardized to 1,000 IU per serving, a widely used potency for daily maintenance-level vitamin D products.*
Like D3, vitamin D2 supports calcium absorption, bone health, and immune system function, and it is metabolized through the same liver and kidney conversion pathway into the body’s active vitamin D hormone.* While some research suggests D3 may raise and sustain blood vitamin D levels somewhat more efficiently than D2, ergocalciferol remains clinically recognized and widely used, and it is the only fat-soluble vitamin D form generally accepted in fully plant-based supplement lines.*
How Brands Use Vitamin D-2
- The default vitamin D form for vegan- and vegetarian-labeled product lines
- Positioned for bone health, immune support, and general daily wellness
- Softgel format using plant-based capsule shells for a fully vegan finished product
- Common in plant-based multivitamins where an animal-derived D3 source isn’t an option
- 1,000 IU potency suits daily-maintenance positioning; higher potencies available on request
Brands building a vegan supplement line request D2 specifically because most commercial D3 is sourced from lanolin (sheep’s wool grease), which disqualifies it from vegan certification even though it’s not derived from meat. D2 softgels using plant-based capsule shells and non-animal fill materials let these brands maintain a genuinely vegan bone-health and immune-support product without compromising on vitamin D potency.
Health Genesis manufactures Vitamin D-2 softgels at our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, and NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. As a family-owned manufacturer with 25-plus years of experience, we help plant-based and vegan brands formulate compliant D2 products, backed by low minimum order quantities and in-house label design to support smaller production runs.
Why would a brand choose D2 over D3?
D2 is plant- and fungal-derived, making it the appropriate choice for brands that need a genuinely vegan or vegetarian vitamin D label claim, since most commercial D3 is sourced from lanolin, an animal byproduct.
Is this softgel fully vegan?
We can formulate the D2 fill and capsule shell using plant-based materials to support a vegan label claim — let us know if you need vegan certification and we’ll confirm the appropriate specifications.
Can potency be adjusted above 1,000 IU?
Yes, we can formulate D2 at higher potencies for brands targeting consumers with elevated vitamin D needs; share your target label claim and we’ll confirm what’s achievable.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Why Choose Health Genesis
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FDA-Registered & GMP-Certified
Health Genesis operates a fully FDA-registered, GMP-compliant manufacturing facility. Every product undergoes rigorous testing at multiple stages.
Low Minimum Order Quantities
Our accessible MOQs make private label supplements feasible for emerging brands. Test market demand without committing to massive inventory.
Fast Turnaround Times
Our efficient production processes deliver your products quickly. Most orders ship within 2-4 weeks after approval.
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From formulation consultation to fulfillment, we handle everything. Focus on growing your brand while we handle manufacturing.
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Every batch undergoes comprehensive testing: identity, purity, potency, heavy metals, and microbial testing. Third-party lab results available.
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