Vitamin D-5000

Thorne’s D-5.000 contains 5.000 IU of high-quality vitamin D3 and is NSF Certified for Sport®. Although it is well known that direct sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D. many individuals. especially the elderly. don’t get enough vitamin D from sunlight or from their diet. Be sure you get the vitamin D your body needs with Thorne’s easily absorbed Vitamin D-5.000.

Benefits of Thorne Vitamin D-5.000

• Supports healthy teeth and bones*
• Promotes lean muscle mass and helps maintain muscle strength*
• Enhances the absorption and retention of calcium*
• Supports healthy brain function*
• Promotes cardiovascular health and immune function*
• Formulated with vitamin D3. a more potent and better absorbed form than vitamin D2
• Thorne’s vitamin D contains no lactose and no preservatives like BHT. BHA. sodium benzoate. and sorbic acid
   

You could be at a higher risk of a vitamin D deficiency if you

• Rarely go outdoors. live in the northern latitudes. or have a darker skin tone
• Have limited sun exposure due to your occupation. clothing choices. or engage in indoor athletics rather than outdoor sports
• Regularly wear sunscreen with an SPF greater than 8
• Are an older adult (the risk of a deficiency increases with age beginning at age 50)
• Have a chronic health condition. such as a bowel disease or a surgical procedure (like gastric bypass) that decreases fat absorption
• Are obese
   

The optimal amount of vitamin D for an individual depends on many factors and varies from person to person. Therefore. the requirement for vitamin D supplementation should be individualized. Either of Thorne’s D-1.000 or D-5.000 can be an ideal way to maintain an optimal level of vitamin D in healthy individuals.*

Because athletes need to know their supplements are trustworthy and compliant. every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of nearly 300 substances banned by many major athletic organizations.

*Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose. treat. cure or prevent any disease. Consult your physician before adding a dietary supplement to your diet.