Vitamin D3 (50 IU)
Also called cholecalciferol, it is a precursor to the active vitamin D (calcitriol). It is produced in the skin through exposure to sunlight or can be absorbed through food. Vitamin D is needed for healthy growth and development of bones in children and plays a role in cell division.
Vitamin D also contributes to:
- to a normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- to a normal calcium level in the blood
- to maintain normal bones
- to maintain normal muscle function
- to maintain normal teeth
- to normal function of the immune system
- to normal function of the immune system in children
- to reduce the risk of falls caused by postural instability and muscle weakness. Falls are a risk factor for bone fractures in men and women over 60 years of age.