Why is vitamin D3 important to bone health?
To help the body absorb calcium it is also important to get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D can be obtained through sunlight exposure and foods. Recent studies show the need for much more vitamin D than was previously recommended. Vitamin D functions as an important hormone by sending a message to the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium up to 80% depending on individual need. Vitamin D is well known for maintaining normal calcium levels, but new research shows it plays an important role in a host of other important functions such as strengthening the immune system. Vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol is the natural form of vitamin D and is much more effective at raising serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D as opposed to the synthetic D2 or ergocalciferol form. RAW Calcium delivers 1,600 IU of RAW Food-Created vitamin D3.
