Vitamin D3
90 capsules

Vitamin D is not only important for proper absorption of calcium and the maintenance of bone health, but also for maintaining healthy joints, a healthy cardiovascular system and healthy moods.* In addition, vitamin D plays an important role in regulating cell division and differentiation and supports immune system function through its effects on macrophages, natural killer cells (NK) and T cells.* Scientific data indicate that vitamin D also has a role in helping to maintain breast, prostate, colon and kidney health.*

Vitamin D is not found naturally in many foods. In fact, most of the vitamin is produced as D3 in our bodies by the action of sunlight on 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin. As people age, however, they often lose the ability to make vitamin D.

Low levels of vitamin D are common, especially in older people and those living in the northern latitudes. Therefore, supplementing with vitamin D3 becomes critical. A recent review in the New England Journal of Medicine criticized current recommended intakes for vitamin D for being inadequate, suggesting they be increased to at least 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is preferred to vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), as it has been shown to raise blood levels 70% better than D2.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 capsule

Amount Per Serving
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) ...........................800 IU 200%
Other ingredients: rice flour powder, gelatin, magnesium stearate.

This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, or gluten.
Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Although manufacturing equipment is thoroughly cleansed after all production runs, this product is manufactured in a facility that utilizes milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, and gluten.

Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily with food, or as directed by your physician.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.