Vitamin D3 5,000

Description

Vitamin D3 is an essential vitamin important for many metabolic activities in the body. 

Ingredients

Vitamin D3 is most widely known as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies are able to make vitamin D3 when exposed to sunlight for a period of time.  Vitamin D3 has received a lot of press in recent days, and is probably most well known for the role it plays in bone health.  While vitamin D3 does play a crucial role in bone health, vitamin D3 also plays an important role in cardiovascular health, immune health, and overall general health.

A balanced diet will provide us with dietary vitamin D3. However, quite often dietary sources of vitamin D3 are not consistent enough to support our daily needs.  Research suggests that seasonal changes in the weather may also have an effect on the amount of vitamin D3 we are able to make.  People living in areas where winters are cold and long may not be getting the vitamin D3 requirements they need.

Vitamin D is converted in the body to the active 1,25(OH)2 form.  This conversion is regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and low levels of calcium and phosphorus.  Vitamin D is available in two different forms, D2 and D3.  Vitamin D3 is the preferable form, as it has been found to increase 25(OH)D levels for a longer period of time when compared to vitamin D2.

Vitamin D3 deficiency has been associated with poor heart health, certain autoimmune disorders, muscle aches, inflammatory disorders, poor bone health and poor immune health. 

Dosage

SUGGESTED USE: 1 or more capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional. 

Contraindications

If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.  Caution is advised for those taking digoxin or any cardiac glycoside or those with hypercalcemia.

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