Vitamin D 1000

It is essential to maintain healthy vitamin D levels throughout all stages of life, from fetal development to old age.* Vitamin D helps protect a number of important functions in the body.* The current recommended daily vitamin D intake of 400 IUs is based on the minimum allowance to protect against bone disease. However, an upward revision of the FDA’s guideline is now under consideration in light of new research, especially pertaining to immune function. Cutting-edge research suggests serum vitamin D levels should be in the range of 32-80 ng/mL 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D). Although direct sunlight exposure is a good source of vitamin D, many people do not get enough sun due to season change, latitude, or lifestyle. Therefore, vitamin D supplementation can be of great benefit in these cases.*

Vitamin D deficiency is quite common, particularly among the elderly
Thorne Research supplements, promise to give you the purest supplements humanly possible. Therefore, they do not purchase premixed dilutions of any “micro-dose” vitamins. Instead, they purchase pure, undiluted vitamins and create their own dilutions when it is necessary to do so, using pure, hypoallergenic powders, such as magnesium citrate or plant cellulose. The resultant premixture is then added to the dietary supplement being made, ensuring the proper amount of each pure nutrient is contained in each capsule.
A pure, dry vitamin D containing 1000 IU per capsule. Vitamin D is important for immune function and bone density.

Vitamin D aids in the prevention of osteoporosis and hypocalcemia, used as an immune booster and thyroid regulator. Supports brain and healthy nervous system function, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease and strengthens the immune system.

Used in preventative medicine, studies have shown that Vitamin D offers some protection from colon, breast and prostate cancer. Vitamin D is used for the normal growth and development of healthy bones, joints, muscles and teeth and in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.