Nowfoods VITAMIN D-3 1000IU 180 S.GELS

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in very few foods, and produced also endogenously when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Vitamin D is synthesized either from sunlight or obtained from food and supplements is biologically inert and must undergo two hydroxylation in the body for its activation, one of which is a liver and one kidney .

However, there is ample food and as more people avoid sun exposure, vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that the body has adequate supplies.

Vitamin D is essential for efficient absorption and utilization of calcium by the body.

The maintenance of blood calcium in a narrow range is crucial for normal nervous system function and development of bones and maintain bone density.

Osteoporosis is a serious problem especially in women after menopause.

Osteoporosis is a result of the depletion of calcium in the body.

Calcium supplements alone can not reverse the problem, should be combined with vitamin D for proper absorption.

High blood pressure is associated with low levels of vitamin D.

Low vitamin D may also lead to increased accumulation of calcium in the arteries, a large part of the plaque associated with atherosclerosis.

This plaque can lead to stroke or heart attack.

The scientists correlated also low levels of vitamin D in obesity.

Obesity seems to affect the ability of skin to synthesize vitamin D from the sun and the ability of the intestines to absorb.

Active vitamin D is a potent modulator of the immune system.

There are plenty of scientific evidence that vitamin D has many different effects on immune function, which can strengthen the immune system and inhibit the development of autoimmunity.

A much better form is natural vitamin D3 which stays in the system longer and with greater force.

The NOW Vitamin D3-1000 supplies the body with the recommended levels of this important vitamin in a highly absorbable liquid softgel.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one lozenge daily with a meal. You can get this product in combination with NOW Vitamin A supplements and Calcium.

Other Ingredients: Olive Oil and Softgel Capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water). Contains NO: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, flour, gluten, soy, milk, eggs, shellfish or preservatives. Store in a cool dry place. Please recycle packaging.

Contains 180 Soft Capsules