Exposure of the skin to strong sunlight enables our body to produce vitamin D.
However, in the northern hemisphere, this natural light is not sufficient for much of the year, so Canadians are at increased risk of deficiency. Other at-risk groups include the elderly, dark-skinned people, vegans and people on a low-protein diet.
Canadian health professionals estimate that increasing blood levels of vitamin D would reduce the incidence of many health disorders, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, pneumonia and cancer. Adequate levels of vitamin C and vitamin D are important for the prevention of many chronic health disorders.
Product information
One tablet provides 1,000 IU of vitamin D, the maximum dose permitted in a supplement in Canada
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) derived from lanolin extracted from sheep's wool
Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and helps support bone density and reduce fractures
Vitamin D has been studied for its ability to help prevent many chronic health conditions, and low levels have been associated with an increased incidence of certain types of cancer
The benefits of SISU