- Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption and utilization.*
- Stimulates osteoblast (bone producing cell) activity which helps maintain bone density and strength.*
- Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin, an important protein involved in bone formation.*
- Helps maintain adequate blood calcium levels which help support cellular metabolic processes, cardiovascular and neuromuscular/neurological function.*
- Vitamin D is important for normal, healthy cell growth and function.*
- Helps support normal, healthy insulin secretion.*
- Vitamin D helps support healthy immune function.*
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*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
*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.
