D3 1000 Chewable

Chewable vitamin D supplement• Provides 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per tablet• Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth• Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus• Helps to prevent vitamin D deficiency• Great-tasting natural blackcurrant flavour Vitamin D improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, and helps in the maintenance of bone health. Osteoporosis Canada’s guideline statements recommend a daily vitamin D intake of 400-1000 IU for low-risk adults under 50 years of age and 800-2,000 IU for high-risk and older adults.1 Vitamin D intakes of 700-800 IU/day are associated with a decreased risk of bone fracture, in comparison with 400 IU/day.2   References1.  Hanley DA et al. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 2010; 182 (12): E610-E618.2.  Bischoff-Ferrari H, Willett WC, Wong JB, Giovannucci E, Dietrich T, Dawson-Hughes B.  JAMA. 2005; 293: 2257-64. IngredientsEACH TABLET CONTAINS: Vitamin D3 ( cholecalciferol) ........... 25 mcg (1000 IU)