Thorne Research - D-10,000 - 60 VegCaps (Thorne Research)

Thorne Research D-10000™ 60 Vegetarian Capsules

D-10000 60 Vegetarian Capsules by Thorne Research. These D-10000 capsules by Thorne Research were designed to help people who have inadequate serum levels of vitamin D restore their bodys supply of this essential vitamin. From the time you are born through your senior years, it is essential that you maintain healthy levels of vitamin D in your body. More than just bone support, vitamin D helps protect various crucial functions within the body. Currently, the recommended intake for this vitamin ranges from 200 to 600 IU daily; but this recommendation is based on the prevention of very specific bone disease, not to promote overall health. Fortunately, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is currently reconsidering these guidelines in light of recent research about vitamin D and immune function. We can soon expect to see the RDA for this crucial vitamin revised to reflect a greater need for vitamin D. In the meantime, we can look at the most cutting edge research, which suggests that vitamin D levels should really be in the range of 50 to 80 nanograms per milliliter of 25- hydroxyvitamin D. Most Americans fall far below these optimal levels, making their serum levels of vitamin D deficient. Where Does Vitamin D Come From? Sunlight is one of the best ways for the body to get vitamin D, but with worries about melanoma, many have limited their sun exposure. Skin cancer is a very real concern, but if you decide to limit sun exposure or use a heavy-duty SPF whenever youre in the sun, you should also be supplementing your diet with vitamin D. It is difficult to get enough vitamin D from food alone, unless you regularly consume vitamin D fortified foods (such as dairy products or cereals that have vitamin D added to them). Although vitamin D deficiencies are common amongst the majority of the population, they are especially prevalent in the aging community. One study conducted at a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, tested the vitamin D levels of 548 elderly adults and found that virtually every one of them was deficient. Who Should Take D-10,000? If youve been tested and find out that your vitamin D levels are insufficient, your doctor will recommend that you take action by supplementing at least until your levels are sufficient again. Depending on your deficiency, you may need anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 IU of vitamin D in order to restore the levels in your tissues. The amount of vitamin D that you need to keep your body running smoothly also depends on your overall weight. The more weight you are carrying, the more your needs increase. So, if you are obese, you will need to supplement with a higher dose than someone who is very thin. Also, people suffering from chronic disease, those with darker skin and those with malabsorption problems need more vitamin D than the average person. It is with all of these groups of people in mind that Thorne Research developed its D-10000 vitamin supplement. The Thorne Research Difference Unlike other supplement manufacturers, Thorne Research does not purchase premixed dilutions from a third party, so the company maintains complete control over the quality. Certain vitamins (such as D, K and B12) require that they be mixed with powdered substances that make it easier for them to handle and mix. But, unfortunately, these dilutions often contain detrimental ingredients such as lactose and the preservatives BHT, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid and BHA. Thorne mixes its own dilutions to ensure that such detrimental ingredients do not make their way into the final product. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition. Ingredients: One Capsule Co