In addition to vitamin D's well-known function of increasing calcium absorption and thereby helping encourage healthy bone growth, it has shown promise in helping to prevent certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and osteoarthritis.

In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics doubled its vitamin D recommendations for infants, children, and adolescents to 400 I.U.s a day in response to the growing recognition of vitamin D deficiency as an epidemic. For children and adults who do not receive adequate sun exposure, experts recommend a minimum of 1000 I.U.s daily. Best known for its role in building and maintaining strong bones, vitamin D also helps regulate the immune and neuromuscular systems, and is key to optimizing health. The recommended form of vitamin D is D3 (or cholecalciferol), the natural and most easily absorbed form, which the body makes from sunlight.

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 tablet

Servings Per Container: 90

Amount Per Serving: Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1000 IU

Other Ingredients: Xylitol, natural blackcurrant flavor, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate, sucralose, acacia gum, sucrose, corn starch, dl-alpha tocopherol, soybean oil.

Contains Soy

Recommended intake: One chewable tablet daily or as professionally directed.

For chewing, not to be swallowed whole.

Keep out of reach of children.

Contra-indications: Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects.