Vitamin D3, NOW Foods, 5000IU, 200 Caps
$9.88
Acquire the sunshine vitamin naturally with Highest Potency Vitamin D-3! It is best known for promoting bone, immune and emotional health. Our potent formula delivers 5,000 IUs of vitamin D3 per capsule. This unique formula has received a lot of press by researchers and health professionals. Vitamin D3 is a natural form of Vitamin D that is commonly obtained through the sun. Vitamin D3 is more readily absorbed and…
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Product details & ingredients
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Vitamin D3 5000IU 200 Capsules
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- Condition: NEW
- Manufactured: USA
SKU: 8840569
Description
Acquire the sunshine vitamin naturally with Highest Potency Vitamin D-3! It is best known for promoting bone, immune and emotional health. Our potent formula delivers 5,000 IUs of vitamin D3 per capsule. This unique formula has received a lot of press by researchers and health professionals. Vitamin D3 is a natural form of Vitamin D that is commonly obtained through the sun. Vitamin D3 is more readily absorbed and more effectively used by the human body than is Vitamin D2.| Supplement Facts |
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| Serving Size: 1 Capsule Servings Per Container: 200 |
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| Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) |
125 mcg (5000 IU) |
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| **Daily Values not established. |
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| Other Ingredients: Steric Acid, Fine Rice Powder Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Supplier ref: Vitamin D3 5000IU 200 Capsules, Clearance for Best by 03 |
How it works
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that works more like a hormone than a typical vitamin. Your skin makes it when exposed to UVB sunlight, and smaller amounts come from oily fish, egg yolks and fortified foods. Whether from the sun or supplements, it is inactive at first. The liver converts it to 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the form measured in blood tests, and the kidneys then convert it to calcitriol, the active hormone. Calcitriol binds to vitamin D receptors found in many tissues. In the gut, it increases the absorption of calcium and phosphate, which is essential for bone and muscle function. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the animal-sourced form and is generally more effective at raising blood levels than D2 (ergocalciferol), which is plant or fungal. Being fat-soluble, it is better absorbed with a meal containing fat. Australians can be low in winter or if they cover up or have limited sun exposure (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements).
What people use it for
- Helps maintain healthy bones and teeth
- Helps support normal calcium absorption
- Helps maintain normal muscle function
- May help support normal immune system function
- Helps relieve vitamin D deficiency when dietary intake and sun exposure are inadequate
- May help support mood and wellbeing during the winter months
Common questions
What is the best time of day to take vitamin D?
Whenever you will remember, with a meal that contains some fat. Fat helps your body absorb it. There is no strong evidence that morning or evening makes a difference.
Do I need vitamin D if I live in Australia?
Many Australians make enough from sunlight in summer, but levels can drop in winter, in southern states, or if you work indoors or cover up. A blood test from your doctor is the best way to know your level.
Safety
Vitamin D is fat-soluble and can build up, so do not exceed the label dose without advice, as too much can raise blood calcium. Speak to a healthcare professional if you take medicines such as thiazide diuretics or have kidney or parathyroid conditions.
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