Preventive Intake: 400 IU

Benefits:

• Helps the body absorb calcium.
• Ensures calcium in the blood is at optimal levels for bone formation.
• Increases strength of bones and teeth.
• Prevents insulin resistance.
• Used in the treatment of Chron's disease, ulcerative colitis, MS, high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer (breast, prostate and others) and back pain.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Bone curvatures, soft bones and teeth, spontaneous fractures and unpredictable blood sugar levels.

Food Sources: Eggs, butter, fortified milk, fish oil, liver, seafood and sun exposure (20 minutes of sunlight per day).