Vitamin D5, 60 CT
D5 provides vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a highly bioavailable and bioactive form of K2. D5 also features vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the identical form in which vitamin D is derived in the body from cholesterol and synthesized by sunlight on the skin. Historical use and numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of vitamin K supplements for bone and cardiovascular health.
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Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin, a group of fat-soluble pro-hormones that are best known for the role they play in supporting bone health and aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the gastrointestinal tract. However, a growing body of research highlights its important role in supporting other body systems, including cardiovascular and blood sugar balance as well as increasing musculoskeletal strength, neurological and immune function enabled by its ability to target over 200 different genes throughout the body. At the same time, deficiency and insufficiency of this important nutrient has reached epidemic proportions around the world, making the achievement of optimal levels extremely important to overall health.
Known as the sunshine vitamin, one of the key roles of vitamin D is maintaining serum calcium and phosphorous balance. The body makes vitamin D by converting vitamin D2 to D3, or cholecalciferol, when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D supplements come in two forms, D2 and D3. Studies have found vitamin D3 is the preferable form, as it has been found to maintain active vitamin D levels for a longer period of time.
The D5 formula is delivered as D3 (cholecalciferol) for optimal use by the body, and is in 5,000 IU capsules to meet a variety of individual needs.
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Suggested use: 1 or more capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.