What is Vitamin D 3 ?
Good 4 Life softgelhigh dose Vitamin D is cholecalciferol, or vitamin D 3, is the best absorbed and most active form.
Good 4 Life ultra high dose vitamin d of 5000iu is designed for vitamin D deficiency diagnosis (we also have 2000iu for ongoing maintenance).
Vitamin D is continually being found to be very important to many body processes, more recently the immune system, and may be the reason for increased susceptability to viral infection in the winter months. Doctors are therefore increasingly prescribing higher doses of this supplement to patients wanting to avoid flu.
Vitamin D is converted in the kidneys to the hormone calcitrol, which is actually the most active form of Vitamin D. The effects of this hormone are targeted at the intestines and bones. The major biologic function of Vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus.
Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, thereby helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones. Without Vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, soft, or misshapen.
More about Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency in children causes rickets, which results in skeletal deformities. In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacia (adult rickets) symptoms of which include muscular weakness and weaker bones due to loss of mineral content .
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, known as the sun vitamin because it is formed in the body by the action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays on the skin. Despite this, the vast majority of Americans (estimates range from 60% to more than 90%) have vitamin D deficiency. The cause of vitamin D deficiency is primarily due to the lack of sun and ultraviolet exposure due to living and working inside homes and offices.
Vitamin D prevents skeletal diseases such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults which cause defects and weaken bones.
Uses and Benefit of Vitamin D 3
• May be important for healthy immune function
• May support overall skin health and help psoriasis
• Vitamin D is good for eye health
• May reduce the incidence of hyperparathyroidism
• May support blood phosphate levels
• Some evidence indicates that steroids may impair Vitamin D metabolism
• Important nutrient for bone health and avoidance of osteoporosis
• May support healthy joint function
• Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with increased hip fractures
• Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets
• Vitamin D is being investigated for benefits relating to cancers including breast, colorectal and protate cancer,
Vitamin D Dosage
Recommended vitamin d dosage is 5000 IU; take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Vitamin D Side Effects
• Pregnant or lactating women should consult a health practitioner prior to taking vitamin d.
• Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient and can accumulate at toxic levels in fatty tissue; avoid excessive Vitamin D intake.
• Rare side effects reported with large doses of Vitamin D include a disorder known as hypercalcemia, which causes calcium deposits in soft tissues. Signs of the disorder include headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, kidney problems and constipation. Consult a health care practitioner if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Vitamin D.
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 softgel
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Amount Per Serving |
Amount |
% Daily Value |
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Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) |
5000 IU |
1250% |
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* Daily value not established |
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Other ingredients: Soyabean Oil, Gelatin, vegetable glycerin, purified water. |
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. The statements above are the views of the manufacturer and are intended for reference only. The manufacturer can sometimes unexpectedly improve their formulation so be sure to check the product labelling, before consumption, for the most up to date information.
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