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Vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is a fat-soluble vitamin. Sun rays could activate the synthesis of the vitamin D.
The vitamins D obtained naturally from food, sun exposure and food supplements is biologically inert and has to suffer two hydroxylation in the body for activation, one on the liver and the second on the kidneys.
Insufficiency of vitamin D could lead to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.
Possible health benefits:
Essential for promoting calcium absorption Needed for bone growth and bone remodeling Prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults Vitamin D with calcium helps protect older adults from osteoporosis
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| Serving Size: 1 capsule | Servings per container: 60 capsules | Quantity per container: 60capsules |
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Amount per Serving | % DV | | Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 1000 IU | 250% |
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* Daily values not established in USA |
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| Other Ingredients: White Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin from capsules. |
| DIRECTIONS: Adults - Take one (1) capsule daily, before bedtime, as a dietary supplement or as directed.
| | INDICACIONES: Adultos - Tomar una (1) cápsula diaria antes de dormir, como un suplemento dietético o como se indique. |
| Last Update 02/22/2011
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