D3 5,000 - 100 Softgels

Nature's Source Vitamin D3 5000 is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found only in small amounts in certain foods.  Our bodies can also make vitamin D when exposed to sunshine (hence why vitamin D is often referred to as the sunshine vitamin).  Vitamin D is considered an essential nutrient because we need to obtain it from food or with the assistance of sunshine which allows our body to manufacture vitamin D.‡ Vitamin D is often found in supplements, and may be found in two forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).  Our body produces vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) which is easily absorbed and used in many biological functions.  The D2 version of vitamin D can not be used by the body, and must be converted to D3 for use.   While we are able to convert some D2 to be used for body functions, we use D3 much more effectively.‡ Vitamin D is necessary for good health.  It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones.   A deficiency of v