Support your bones with Vitamin D.

Beneficial Effects of Vitamin D

Our bodies can produce vitamin D by the action of sunlight on the skin. Most of us, however, now routinely limit the amount of sun exposure on the skin to prevent premature aging of the skin. We also limit sun exposure to reduce chances of skin cancer. Vitamin D deficiency is now most often seen in elderly people who do not get any sunlight, especially those in nursing homes.

Vitamin D supplementation may be associated with elevations in mood. In a double-blind trial, healthy people were given 400–800 IU per day of vitamin D3, or no vitamin D3, for five days during late winter. Results showed that vitamin D3 significantly enhanced positive mood and there was some evidence of a reduction in negative mood compared to a placebo. In another double-blind trial, people without depression took 600 IU of vitamin D along with 1,000 mg of calcium, or a placebo, twice daily for four weeks. Compared to the placebo, combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation produced significant elevations in mood that persisted at least one week after supplementation was discontinued.

Food Sources of Vitamin D

• Cod liver oil
• Cold-water fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring
• Butter
• Egg yolks
• Green leafy vegetables

Recommended Dietary Allowance of Vitamin D

Who Will Benefit From Vitamin D Supplementation?

All women and men

• For healthy bones and to reduce the risk of osteoporosis*
• To reduce the risk of colon cancer*
• Experiencing depression*

Women

• To reduce the risk of breast cancer*

Children & Teens

• For building peak bone mass*

Nutrition to convert calcium into bone!

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.