Nature500 Vitamin D3 5000 IU 60 Vegetarian Capsules Review
Nature500 Vitamin D3 5000 IU 60 Vegetarian Capsules Feature
- Important nutrient for bone health
- Deficiency has been linked with increased hip fractures
- May support healthy joint function
- May support overall skin health
Nature500 Vitamin D3 5000 IU 60 Vegetarian Capsules Overview
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is known as the "sunshine" vitamin because it is formed in thebody by the action of the sun's ultraviolet rays on the skin. Vitamin D is converted in the liver to calcidiol as well as inthe kidneys to calcitriol, which is actually the most active form of Vitamin D. The effects of Vitamin D are targeted inthe intestines and bones to promote calcium absorption. The major biologic function of Vitamin D is to maintainnormal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, thereby helping to formand maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, andhormones. Without Vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, soft, or misshapen. Vitamin D prevents skeletaldiseases such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults which cause defects and weaken bones. Moreover,recent research indicates Vitamin D plays a crucial role by activating the body's immune defenses by controlling T cell antigen receptor signaling and activation.
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