T. J. Clark Vitamin D Liquid Formula is easy and convenient.
Vitamin D is an essential, fat soluble vitamin important for the utilisation of calcium, phosphorous and other nutrients. Vitamin D, which is chemically known as cholecalciferol, also plays an important part in the production of hormones and in the maturation of cells, including immune cells.
Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive in the body, and have limited ability to function as a vitamin. The liver and kidney help convert vitamin D to its active hormone form.
The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, soft, or misshapen. Vitamin D prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, which are skeletal diseases that result in defects that weaken bones.
Recommended Dietary Allowances: Men = 400 IU (5 mcg); Women = 200 IU (5 mcg); Pregnant Women, Children, Adolescents = 400 IU (10 mcg)
Other ingredients: Purified water, organic vanilla flavor, natural cane sugar, potassium sorbate (0.1%).
IMPORTANCE:
Improves absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous required for bone and teeth formation.
Maintains a stable nervous system and normal heart action.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
- rickets
- tooth decay
- softening of bones
- improper healing of fractures
- lack of vigor
- muscular weakness
- inadequate absorption of calcium
- retention of phosphorous in the kidneys
- osteomalacia