Vitamin D3 5000 IU

Serving size: 1 capsule
Servings per container: 100

Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatin (capsule), vegetable lubricant.

This supplement is assigned to the following categories, which indicate the conditions and goals it is used to support:

• Blood Sugar Control
• Bone Strength
• Cardiac Health
• Digestive Difficulty
• General Health
• Hormonal Strength
• Immune Strength
• Longevity and Fitness Products
• Stress Tension

Vitamin D3 compared with vitamin D2. Vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, is the form your skin produces on exposure to sunlight and the form found in animal-based foods. Research shows it raises and maintains active vitamin D levels in the blood higher, and for longer, than vitamin D2.

What vitamin D does in the body

• Calcium absorption — helps the intestines absorb calcium and phosphorus from the diet, keeping blood calcium balanced and supporting bones and teeth.
• Muscle function — muscles need vitamin D to move, stay strong and maintain coordination.
• Immune support — helps activate immune defences and stimulates antimicrobial peptides.
• Nervous system — supports the nerves carrying messages between brain and body, and is associated with cognitive health and mood.
• Metabolism — assists the body in responding to insulin, which plays a role in normal blood sugar regulation.

Each bottle contains 100 capsules.

Suggested use: one capsule daily.

Vitamin D toxicity can cause hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria and high serum 25(OH)D concentrations. In extreme cases it may lead to renal failure, calcification of soft tissues, cardiac arrhythmias and death.

Vitamin D toxicity is almost always the result of excessive intake through supplements. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for vitamin D ranges from 25 to 100 mcg (1,000–4,000 IU) depending on age. Do not exceed the suggested use without the direction of your health professional.