Vitamin D

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin? is an essential vitamin that plays many important roles in the proper functioning of the body. Though classified as a vitamin, Vitamin D is actually a key regulatory hormone for calcium and bone metabolism. Adequate vitamin D status is essential for ensuring normal calcium absorption and maintenance of healthy calcium plasma levels

Vitamin D may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to increase their daily D intake.

Vitamin D-3 1000 IU 100 tabs

Ingredients:
Each Tablet Supplies:
Vitamin D-3 1,000 I.U.

*synthetic form of vitamin D, synthesized from lanolin.

Other ingredients: Cellulose Silica and vegetable stearate

Suggested Usage:
Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by physician.

Both forms of this product contain no yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

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