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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 2 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 125 mcg | — | |
| (as cholecalciferol) | 5,000 IU | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:google/gemini-2.5-flash Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
USPTO lists J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. (CORPORATION) in ILLINOIS, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
UPCitemdb resolves 088395141201 to "Carlson Vitamin D3 Softgels 5000 IU 360 Ct" (Carlson Labs) — consistent with this listing.
The brand's store lists this exact barcode as “Vitamin D3 5,000 IU (125 mcg)” (variant: 360 Soft Gels) — identity confirmed across retailer listings.
Documented concerns
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
The current image extraction saved 2 ingredient name(s) but no usable amounts. This is a LookCloser processing gap, not evidence that the brand withheld the numbers; dose arithmetic is withheld until the panel is re-read.
The package says distributed by: Carson, Lincolnshire, IL 60. USPTO names J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. as the exact wordmark owner. That can be a normal distributor, manufacturer, or licensing relationship; the saved records do not establish the relationship.
We have not found a public label filing for this exact product. That is a gap in our records, not evidence that no filing exists.
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 34 on 2025-11-04 to 39 on 2026-08-28 (net +5). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
Can you send the certificate of analysis (COA) for the lot number on my bottle?
A real COA names the testing laboratory, the test date, the lot it covers, and what was measured. “Third-party tested” with no document behind it is a marketing sentence.
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 088395141201.
A mismatch between the barcode on the box and the one on the listing is worth pausing over — it can indicate a different variant, a repack, or a counterfeit.
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Quality-testing claim “…SUPERIOR PURITY AND POTENCY…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: the observed listing, saved brand product page, any linked COA or test report; NSF, IFOS, USP, Informed-Sport were not queried | No named laboratory or lot-specific certificate was found for this exact product. The exact brand page names no testing issuer and links no product-bound report. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record. This is a public-evidence limit, not a finding that testing did not occur. |
| Benefit claim “…Supports strong bones and overall health Helps regulate calcium and phosphorous metabolism 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of vitamin D3 in a single soft gel 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of vi” | Not checked yet We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Ingredient-level evidence for this formula isn’t in our knowledge base yet. Recorded as not checked yet — not as a negative. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 088395141201 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Carlson |
| Source listing identifier | B06XS9ZKDH |
| Retailer listing title | Carlson - Vitamin D3 5000 IU (125 mcg), Bone Health, Muscle Health, Ch… show full titleCarlson - Vitamin D3 5000 IU (125 mcg), Bone Health, Muscle Health, Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D Supplements, Vitamin D3 Soft Gels, 360 Softgels |
| USPTO brand owner | J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. · CORPORATION · ILLINOIS, USA |
| Owner filed address | 600 W. University Drive, Arlington Heights, ILLINOIS 60074, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | Serving Size 1 Soft Gel |
| Servings per container | 360 |
| Pack statement | 360 Soft Gels |
| Badges printed on pack | NON-GMO, TESTED, FRESHNESS, PURITY GUARANTEED, POTENCY, REDUCED IMPACT COLLECTIVE, PLASTIC IMPAC, WOMEN OWNED, NON-GMO TESTED, FRESHNESS PURITY GUARANTEED, gen, PLASTIC IMPA, CERTIFIED BY NATIONAL COU |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 125 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| (as cholecalciferol) | 5,000 IU | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” · “Bone Support*” · “Immune Function*” · “Heart Health *” · “SUPERIOR PURITY AND POTENCY” · “EASY-TO-SWALLOW SOFT GELS” · “EASY TO DIGEST LIQUID FORM” · “Gluten-free”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Brand store (carlsonlabs.com) ↗ | $39.90 variant: 360 Soft Gels — matching UPC/GTIN |
Official brand domain: carlsonlabs.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
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Ingredient science
No knowledge-base entry yet for this formula's active ingredients — entries are added as the KB grows. Absence of a science card is a coverage gap, not a judgment.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin D — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (26,500) · UL 100 mcg (adults; 100 mcg = 4,000 IU)
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
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