Res-Q Vitamin D 5000 iu 60 Softgel

HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D 

Although it has long been recognized for having a key role in maintaining bone strength and healthy teeth, vitamin D affects much more. It is used within most—if not all—cells in your body. It is essential for carrying messages from your brain, allowing your muscles to move and fighting infections.*Current research also links vitamin D deficiency to a growing list of diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, certain types of cancer and arthritis.*

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that isn’t found naturally in very many foods. Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, but it can be challenging to get enough sun, particularly during the winter months.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are estimated to be deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency symptoms can include general aches, pains and fatigue, as well as frequent infections. People who are at highest risk of having significant vitamin D deficiencies are those with limited sun exposure, the elderly and individuals with digestive disorders that prevent proper absorption of nutrients. However, vitamin D deficiency can be found in people of all ages and levels of health. Res-Q Vital D3 offers this essential nutrient as cholecalcifero or vitamin D3—the same form that nature supplies from sunlight.

WHY CHOOSE D3 OVER D2

The majority of studies that compare vitamin D2 and D3, the two forms of vitamin D found in supplements, show vitamin D3 is the better choice. It is more efficiently absorbed and utilized by the body than D2.  In fact, some studies have shown D3 to be 300 percent more effective than D2. Plus, vitamin D3 specifically is used for a variety of processes in the body, such as promoting the uptake of calcium in the bones.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU TAKE?

You can talk to your doctor about getting your blood levels tested to see if you might be among the 75 percent of the population deficient in vitamin D. Depending on the level, most adults who are deficient should take one softgel of Vital D3 up to two times daily, preferably with meals. For higher doses, you should consult a healthcare practitioner.