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Vitamin D-3
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).