Vitamin D3 5000 IU 100 Vegetarian Caps

Vitamin D3 5,000 IU provides 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 in one vegetarian capsule taken once per day with a meal. The source of vitamin D3 is from the wool of sheep making Vitamin D3 5,000 IU a vegetarian source of Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 5,000 IU is free of magnesium stearate, preservatives and additives.

Adequate vitamin D3 intake supports a balanced immune system, supports an elevated mood, and helps maintain healthy bones to name a few benefits and is required prenatal nutrition for fetal development.* During winter time months, adults should consider taking 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 daily.*

Vitamin D is essential for the functioning of many important systems in the body, and recent research has suggested that we may need much more vitamin D than previously thought for optimal immune function and long-term health.* Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, is more biologically active in the body than vitamin D2.  In some climates people may get adequate vitamin D3 from sunlight, but in cooler climates with longer winters, vitamin D deficiency is quite common.*

Do I need a vitamin D3 supplement? The amount of vitamin D3 that an individual needs varies due to a variety of factors, but recent research suggests that the 400 IU RDI is not sufficient for most people, especially if they are unable to get their dose from the sun’s rays. Some factors that contribute to vitamin D deficiency include:

• Spending most of the day indoors
• Using sunscreen
• Wintertime & less sunny climates
• Darker skin tone (melanin blocks UVB rays, which facilitate vitamin D production in the skin)