Solgar Vitamin D 10mcg (400i.u.) Softgels Each softgel capsule provides: 10mcg (400i.u.) vitamin D as cholecalciferol naturally occurring from fish liver oil 1000i.u. Vitamin A (naturally occurring from fish liver oil) Encapsulated with safflower oil Vitamin D supports the normal use of calcium and phosphorus in the body and is important for health of bones Vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial during winter months Vitamin D helps maintain immune activity Vitamin D is involved in weight regulation and obesity Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to depression and chronic fatigue Vitamin D deficiency speeds up damage caused by arthritis of hip and knee Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with insulin deficiency and insulin resistance
Possible applications for Vitamin D: adrenal insufficiency Alzheimer's disease allergies autoimmune disorders including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis - osteo and rheumatoid chronic fatigue depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) diabetes, Type 1 and 2 gluten intolerance leptin intolerance (fat regulating hormone) heart disease hypertension Syndrome X infertility sexual dysfunction misaligned teeth and cavities myopia obesity osteoporosis, osteopenia, osteomalacia (adult rickets) Parkinson's premenstrual syndrome psoriasis rickets use of corticosteroids, and more
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