Plant-Based Vitamin D3 + K2 Gummies

Yes, 2,500 IU is a safe daily maintenance dose for most healthy adults. The NIH-established Tolerable Upper Intake Level for vitamin D3 is 4,000 IU per day for adults. Each Vitamin Hive gummy delivers exactly 2,500 IU from lichen, a plant source, confirmed at 69.30 mcg per serving by our ISO-accredited third-party lab. If you have a medical condition or take medications that affect calcium or vitamin D metabolism, consult your healthcare provider first.

Vitamin D3 levels typically begin to rise within 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use, though individual results vary based on baseline levels, sun exposure, and diet. Vitamin D is a cumulative nutrient — the goal is steady daily intake, not immediate effects. For an accurate measurement, ask your healthcare provider about a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test before and after 8–12 weeks of use.

Vitamin D3 and K2 are nutrients commonly recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but every pregnancy is different. Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement during pregnancy or while nursing.

Our formula is calibrated for adults (18+) at 2,500 IU vitamin D3 per gummy. The ingredients are clean and safe, but the dosage is designed for adult needs. For children's vitamin D supplementation, consult your pediatrician about an age-appropriate dose. Note: our gummies contain manuka honey and are not recommended for children under 12 months.

Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium from food, but it doesn't tell calcium where to go. Vitamin K2 (specifically the MK-7 form we use) activates the proteins that direct calcium into bones and teeth — and away from arteries and soft tissue. Taking D3 without K2 means you absorb more calcium, but you may not be using it where it's most beneficial. That's why the two are paired in our formula.

MK-7 is the form of vitamin K2 used in Vitamin Hive gummies. It stays active in your bloodstream up to 3 days, compared with a few hours for MK-4, which makes once-daily dosing genuinely effective. MK-7 is also produced through natural fermentation, while MK-4 is typically synthetic. Most clinical research on K2's bone and cardiovascular benefits has been conducted using MK-7.

Yes — our gummies are 100% vegetarian. The vitamin D3 is sourced from lichen (a plant), not lanolin from sheep wool. The base is organic pectin, not animal-derived gelatin. Note: because our gummies contain manuka honey, they are vegetarian but not vegan.

Yes. Our plant-based vitamin D3 + K2 gummies are gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free. They contain no wheat, barley, rye, or oats and no synthetic fillers. The full ingredient list is on every jar and on this product page.

Lichen. Most vitamin D3 on the market, in gummies and softgels alike, comes from lanolin, extracted from sheep's wool. Vitamin Hive sources its D3 from lichen, a plant organism, making it suitable for vegetarians and people who prefer to avoid animal-derived ingredients. The D3 potency is verified by a third-party lab (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited) at 69.30 mcg per serving.

Yes, every batch. We send finished product to an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facility for three types of testing: potency (confirming D3 and K2 levels match what's on the label), heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, all pass), and microbiological safety (E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast, mold, all pass). You can request the Certificate of Analysis (COA) by contacting us (info@vtaminhive.com).

Our gummies are formulated by a pharmacist and manufactured in the USA in a third-party tested facility that follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards.

Three things: our base is organic pectin instead of gelatin, our sweeteners are manuka honey and organic coconut sugar instead of corn syrup or sugar alcohols, and our vitamin D3 is sourced from lichen instead of lanolin. We also use the MK-7 form of vitamin K2 (the most bioavailable) and include organic avocado oil to support absorption.