Nature Made® Vitamin D 1000 IU, 100 Tablets

Maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D in your body has been shown to be an important part of your overall health. Nature Made Vitamin D3 1000 IU tablets are made of vitamin D3, the body’s preferred form of vitamin D.† Supports bone, teeth, muscle and immune health.† Aids in calcium absorption in the body.† What is vitamin D and what does it do? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods and added to others through fortification. It is also available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D2, or ergocalciferol, is plant-derived, while vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, is animal-derived. Vitamin D is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. The skin synthesis is reduced by clothing, sunscreen, air pollution, older age, darker skin pigmentation, being indoors, winter season, and higher latitude. As scientific research into vitamin D matures, the ubiquity of its influence and breadth of its importance is becoming realized. To date, strong evidence supports vitamin D’s role in bone, teeth, muscle and immune health. Vitamin D supports strong bones and teeth by aiding in calcium absorption from food and supplements, helping to regulate calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, and regulating bone remodeling processes. Vitamin D deficiency leads to bone deformation and softening, manifested as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Along with calcium, vitamin D is needed for normal bone mineralization processes, and insufficient intake of these nutrients increases one’s risk for thin, brittle bones (osteoporosis), falls and fractures. Additionally, normal neuromuscular function requires vitamin D, and our immune system cells need vitamin D to effectively perform their intended function. Vitamin D receptors have been discovered in cells and tissues throughout the body and emerging research on its extraskeletal role is being investigated.† Suggested Use: Take one tablet daily with a meal. Other Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose Gel, Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Corn Starch, Gelatin. No Color Added. No Artificial Flavors. No Preservatives. No Yeast. Gluten Free Keep out of reach of children. For Consumer Questions or Inquiries call 1-800-276-2878 or visit www.naturemade.com