As someone who's tried countless vitamin D supplements, Sports Research's D3+K2 combo stands out like a sunny day in winter. The tiny softgels pack a serious punch - 5000IU vegan D3 from lichen and 100mcg K2 from fermented chickpeas. No more horse-pill sized capsules that get stuck in your throat!

The coconut MCT oil addition is genius. Unlike other supplements that leave me with fishy burps (even the vegan ones), these glide down smoothly. I take mine with breakfast and literally forget I've taken anything - until I notice my energy levels staying consistent through gloomy afternoons.

After 3 months of daily use, my latest bloodwork showed vitamin D levels jumped from 'deficient' to optimal range (62 ng/mL for fellow data nerds). But what surprised me more was unexpected benefits: my nails stopped peeling, and that weird knee clicking during squats? Gone. The K2 is clearly doing its job directing calcium where it belongs.

The only con? The bottle's child-proof cap requires more grip strength than my yoga sessions. Pro tip: store it upside down to prevent softgels sticking together in humid climates.

For vegans or anyone wanting cleaner supplements, this checks all boxes: Non-GMO, soy/gluten-free, and third-party tested. At about $0.25 per serving, it's cheaper than most coffee orders but delivers way better long-term benefits.