Is NOW Chewable Vitamin D-3 5,000 IU Natural Mint Flavor safe while breastfeeding?

Grade A. 6 Safe, 1 Caution, 0 Avoid. No major safety flags.

Clarity Product Analysis

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Chewable Vitamin D-3 5,000 IU Natural Mint Flavor

Name: Chewable Vitamin D-3 5,000 IU Natural Mint Flavor
Brand: NOW

All clear7 of 9 ingredients checked · 0 flagged · 7 clear

No safety flags identified

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6Safe

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Status	Evidence	Notes
Ascorbyl Palmitate	Safe	Silver	Safe. Fat-soluble form of vitamin C. Used as antioxidant preservative in supplements.
Cellulose	Safe	Silver	Safe. Plant fiber used as filler. FDA GRAS. Not absorbed.
natural Peppermint flavor	Not in DB
natural Vanilla flavor	Not in DB
Silica	Safe	Gold	Histamine: N/A
Sorbitol	Safe	Gold	Safe for lactation.. DAO: Low
Stearic Acid	Safe	Bronze	Natural fatty acid.. Histamine: N/A
Vitamin D3	Safe	Gold	Safe. Recommended during breastfeeding (400-6400 IU/day depending on maternal supplementation str...
Xylitol	Safe	Gold	Caution — sugar alcohol. GI side effects at high doses. Extremely toxic to dogs.

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 7 of 9 ingredients verified against 1,595 evidence-graded entries. Last verified: April 2026. Database version 4.2. Check this product live →

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This product contains no Avoid-rated ingredients. Caution items indicate areas to monitor.

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Product analysis by Clarity (Health AI). Based on published evidence for breastfeeding, pregnancy, and general safety. Not medical advice. Formulations may change; verify current ingredients on the label.

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