Vitacost Vitamin D3-5000 IU - 100 Softgels - Mini Gels

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few food sources. Its functions in the body are wide ranging, from contributing to bone health to supporting immune function.* Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the same form of vitamin D that the body manufactures when skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Vitamin D3 may be more than three times as effective in raising concentrations of vitamin D in the bloodstream and maintaining those levels for a longer time than other forms of supplemental vitamin D.* How does vitamin D support health?Contributes to bone strength as proper levels create optimum conditions for bone formation*Supports proper functioning of the immune and nervous systems*Promotes the intestinal absorption of calcium*Supports fetal skeletal development and tooth enamel formation*Contributes to healthy levels of phosphorus in the body*Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis by slowing the rate of bone loss for people with a family history of the disease, post-menopausal women and elderly men and womenWhy choose Vitacost Vitamin D3?Supplies 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per servingFeatures easy-to-swallow mini softgelsFeatures the preferred form of vitamin D, identical to the type manufactured naturally by the body when skin is exposed to UV sunlight.An ideal way to obtain vitamin D, as few foods contain vitamin D in sufficient quantity to meet Daily Value levelsContains 100 servings per bottleHigh quality, great value!PLEASE NOTE: This supplement now features smaller, easier-to-swallow softgels. The formula remains the same. About VitacostVitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDAs Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good ...