Vitamin D-3 5,000 IU softgels

Providing 5,000 IUs of vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), a highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D, in an easy to swallow soft gel.

Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin”, is really a hormone that has been categorized as a vitamin. Only a few foods naturally contain vitamin D, including fatty fish and cod liver oil. Fortified foods such as milk and cereal are the major dietary sources of vitamin D, but is estimated that 40% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient. Therefore, supplementing the diet with extra vitamin D is essential for optimal health.

Features

• Contains vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), a highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D.
• Sourced from lanolin (a vegetarian source of Vitamin D).
• Delivered as an easy to swallow soft gel capsule.
• Also available in a liquid form providing 2000 IU per drop in a base of safflower oil, olive oil, and organic virgin coconut oil, with added vitamin E to maintain freshness and stability.
• Gluten free.

Benefits

• Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption and utilization.^†
• Stimulates osteoblast (bone producing cell) activity, which helps maintain bone density and strength.^†
• Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin, an important protein involved in bone formation.^†
• Helps maintain adequate blood calcium levels which help support cellular metabolic processes, cardiovascular and neuromuscular/neurological functions.^†
• Vitamin D is important for normal, healthy cell growth and function.^†
• Helps support normal, healthy insulin secretion.^†
• Vitamin D helps support healthy immune function.^†

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Softgel Capsule

Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol) 125 mcg (5,000 IU) — 625% Daily Value

Other Ingredients: Softgel (gelatin, glycerin and water), and safflower oil.

The role of Vitamin D in helping to maintain bone density and strength is clear. It is required for the process of moving calcium through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream.^†

Even though the human body can manufacture Vitamin D under ideal circumstances, there is strong evidence that much of the American population suffers from a deficiency of the nutrient. This means that supplementation may be important. Cholecalciferol (D-3) is a natural, highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D derived from lanolin.

^{†These statements have not been evaluated by The Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.}