D-10,000 60c is available by Thorne Research.
It is essential to maintain healthy
vitamin D levels throughout all stages of life, from fetal development
to old age.* Vitamin D helps protect a number of important functions in
the body.* The current recommended daily vitamin D intake ranges from
200-600 IU and is based on the minimum allowance to protect against
bone disease. However, an upward revision of the FDA's guideline is now
under consideration in light of new research, especially pertaining to
immune function. Cutting-edge research suggests serum vitamin D levels
should be in the range of 50-80 ng/mL 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D).
Although direct sunlight exposure is a good source of vitamin D, many
people do not get enough sun due to season change, latitude, or
lifestyle. Therefore, vitamin D supplementation can be of great benefit
in these cases.*
Vitamin D deficiency is quite common,
particularly among the elderly.* For example, a study conducted at a
hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, found an almost universal vitamin D
deficiency among a group of 548 elderly patients. Individuals deficient
in vitamin D may need 5,000-10,000 IU of vitamin D daily to replenish
tissue stores.* Other individuals who may need higher doses of vitamin
D include the obese (the more a person weighs, the greater their
vitamin D requirements), individuals with chronic disease,
darker-skinned populations, and those with fat malabsorption.* With
these individuals specifically in mind, Thorne's D-10,000 supplies
10,000 IU of pure vitamin D3 in each vegetarian capsule.
Some
vitamins, because of their potency, are usually given in very small
amounts. Examples of such "micro-dose" vitamins include vitamin D,
vitamin K, and vitamin B12. Most dietary supplement manufacturers
purchase "micro-dose" vitamins from raw material suppliers as premixed
dilutions, meaning the vitamins (in powder form) are mixed with other
powdered substances that in turn make it easier for the manufacturer to
handle and mix a larger quantity of raw material. Unfortunately, the
powdered substances used in these premixed dilutions frequently contain
potentially detrimental ingredients such as lactose and also the
preservatives BHT, BHA, sodium benzoate, and sorbic acid.
At
Thorne Research, our promise is to give you the purest supplements
humanly possible. Therefore, we do not purchase premixed dilutions of
any "micro-dose" vitamins. Instead, we purchase pure, undiluted
vitamins and create our own dilutions when it is necessary to do so,
using pure, hypoallergenic powders, such as magnesium citrate or plant
cellulose. The resultant premixture is then added to the dietary
supplement being made, ensuring the proper amount of each pure nutrient
is contained in each capsule.
Ingredients:
Serving Size: One [1] Capsule
Each Capsule Contains:
Vitamin D ...10,000 IU. / 2500% DV
(as Vitamin D3)
Daily Value (DV)
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose,
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Vitamin E (mixed
tocopherols), Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
WARNINGS:
STORE TIGHTLY SEALED IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
TAMPER EVIDENT: Use only if bottle is sealed.
WARNING: If pregnant, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
Supplemental Facts:
THIS PRODUCT IS MADE WITHOUT THE PRESERVATIVES COMMONLY FOUND IN OTHER VITAMIN D PRODUCTS.