Vitamin D 5000 IU, Douglas Labs Product Name: Vitamin D 5000 IU Manufacturer: Douglas Labs Item #: 200562-100X Content: 100 Tabs Check Price >> Vitamin D, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contains 5000 IU of vitamin D3 per tablet. FUNCTIONS Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin" is an essential vitamin that plays many important roles in the proper functioning of the body. Though classified as a vitamin, vitamin D is actually a key regulatory hormone for calcium and bone metabolism. Adequate vitamin D status is essential for ensuring normal calcium absorption and maintenance of healthy plasma calcium levels. Numerous scientists now feel that supplementation with vitamin D at levels greater than previously thought necessary is critical to helping maintain healthy bone remodeling as we age. INDICATIONS Vitamin D 5000 IU may be a useful dietary supplement for those individuals wishing to support bone health or whose requirements for vitamin D cannot be met by lower potency products. SUGGESTED USE Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.  Supplement Facts (Vitamin D 5000 IU)   Container Size 100 Tabs   Serving Size 1 Tab   Amount Per 1 Tab Content %DV     Vitamin D3 5000 IU   % Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. * Daily Value (DV) not established.                 About Us   |   Order Status   |   User Agreement   |   Privacy   |   Security   |   Site Map   |   Help