Plant-Based Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU) 30 ml

Product description: Vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol - the same form the skin makes under sunlight. Sourced from lichen, not from lanolin or fish oil - a certified vegan formula. Liquid with a dropper, in a base of medium chain triglycerides from coconut oil. For half the year the sun sits too low in our latitude for the skin to make any vitamin D at all, and for the rest of it most of the day passes indoors anyway. With that in mind, Nordic Naturals has created Plant-Based Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000 IU) 30 ml! Vitamin D is an oddity among vitamins: the body can produce it on its own, but only when bare skin catches enough sunlight - which is how it earned the nickname of the sunshine vitamin. Here it appears as cholecalciferol, precisely the form the skin builds, and it is drawn from lichen - an organism made of a fungus and an alga living together, and one of the very few sources of D3 outside the animal world. Most vitamin D3 on the market comes from lanolin in sheep's wool or from fish oil, while this one carries a vegan certification. Plants and yeast normally supply vitamin D2, ergocalciferol - a different molecule that the body puts to work less efficiently - and lichen is the exception that builds D3 itself, so a plant origin costs nothing in terms of form. The liquid rests in a base of medium chain triglycerides from coconut oil and arrives with a dropper, so measuring out a portion takes a moment. In terms of how it works, vitamin D behaves less like a vitamin and more like a hormone. The body converts it in the liver and then the kidneys into an active form, which reaches receptors spread across tissues throughout the body. Its best-known task runs through calcium: vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus and helps maintain normal bones and teeth. It also supports the normal function of the immune system and helps maintain normal muscle function. Being fat-soluble, it is taken up more readily in the company of fat - which is why the drops sit in an oil base and are best taken with a meal. Choose Nordic Naturals Plant-Based Vitamin D3 and look after your bones, muscles and immunity all year round! Serving Information: Serving Size: 0.5 mL Amount Per Serving Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 25 mcg (1000 IU) Ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides (from coconut oil), natural flavor, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol in lichen extract), RRR-alpha tocopherol acetate (an antioxidant). Suggested Use: Adults take 0.5 mL daily, with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. WARNING: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Do not take if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children. Consult with your physician before taking this product if you have a known medical condition, or are taking medications (including blood thinners). Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A dietary supplement cannot be a substitute for a varied diet. No gluten, milk derivatives, wheat, soy, or synthetic dyes.