Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that your body needs to maintain optimal health, but research suggests that anywhere from 40-85% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D.

Deficiency is frequently caused by a number of risk factors such as spending less time outdoors, using sunscreen, living in areas with little sunlight, and having a darker skin tone.

Spending time in the sun might be one of the best ways to naturally get vitamin D, but with summer around the corner, you might risk getting sunburns or overexposing yourself to excessive UV rays while trying to get some vitamin D.

Vitamin D is not readily available in most food sources, which is why many people don't get enough of it. But don't fret, you can easily receive your daily dose of vitamin D with Chief Originals Vitamin D3 5000 IU (125 mcg) the world's first glyphosate-tested vitamin D3 capsules from a renewable, natural source.

Vitamin D is a unique fat-soluble vitamin that's often called the “sunshine vitamin” because it is naturally produced by the cholesterol in your skin cells when your skin is exposed to sunlight.

The sun's ultraviolet B (UVB) rays interact with the cholesterol, providing the energy for vitamin D synthesis to occur. Skin that has more melanin tends to block UVB rays which facilitate the production of vitamin D in the skin. This is why people with darker skin pigmentation are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency.

As an essential vitamin, vitamin D plays vital roles throughout your body to keep you strong and healthy. Some of the many health benefits it provides include supporting healthy bone, brain, and immune system function, as well as uplifting your mood.

There are 2 types of vitamin D: D2 and D3. Vitamin D3 is generally regarded as superior, since it is the form that most closely resembles the one your body naturally produces. You can increase your vitamin D intake by eating foods that are rich in vitamin D and by taking vitamin D3 supplements.

Supports healthy bones

Supports a healthy

immune system

Your bones need calcium and phosphorus to grow properly. Vitamin D3 regulates and positively influences your body's absorption of these two vital minerals that are necessary for the growth and development of strong, healthy bones and teeth.**

Vitamin D is well-known to strengthen your immune system and help facilitate its normal functions.**

Supports healthy

brain function

Balances and uplifts mood

Vitamin D3 regulates the absorption of calcium, which plays a role in your brain. Studies suggest that adequate levels of vitamin D may be linked to optimal cognitive functioning in a normal, healthy brain.**

Vitamin D3 has a 

tremendous effect on supporting a positive mood.**

Supports optimal health during pregnancy

Supports a healthy respiratory system

Vitamin D3 supports optimal health during pregnancy. Pregnant women need adequate amounts of vitamin D3 for their well-being and to ensure the healthy development of their babies.**

Studies suggest that vitamin D is associated with normal, healthy lung and respiratory functions.**

Supports the growth

of healthy skin

Supports healthy

kidney function

Healthy levels of vitamin D can help reduce the appearance of aging. Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, can support healthy skin growth.**

Vitamin D is converted into calcitriol in your kidneys, which allows it to support the normal function of your kidneys, as well as promote your overall health.**

Chief Originals Vitamin D3 veg capsules are made with high-quality vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is derived from sheep's wool, making our capsules a renewable, vegetarian source of vitamin D3. According to several studies, vitamin D3 is the superior form of vitamin D, compared to vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), which is found in plants. A study led by the Creighton University in Nebraska suggested that vitamin D3 is 87% more usable by the human body compared to vitamin D2.

The Health Ranger's Chief Originals Vitamin D3 (5000 IU) veg capsules have been fully lab tested for heavy metals, microbiology and glyphosate. They are free of magnesium stearate, preservatives and additives, and contain no allergens. At the Health Ranger Store, we ensure that our capsules are gluten-free, non-GMO and China-free, and are absolutely the highest quality you can buy.

The amount of vitamin D you need each day depends on your age. Generally, the older you get, the more vitamin D you will need. These are the current recommended amounts, in international units (IU):

Adults to age 70

600 IU (15 mcg)

Adults over 70

800 IU (20 mcg)

Pregnant or lactating women

600 IU (15 mcg)

People at high risk of vitamin D deficiency may need more.

Check with your healthcare provider about how much you need.

A deficiency in vitamin D can manifest itself in many ways, most notably:

Getting sick often

Frequently fatigued

and tired

Feeling blue

Vitamin D plays a role in strengthening your immune system. Without sufficient vitamin D, your immune system may not function at its best.

Studies have shown that people with low levels of vitamin D are often at much higher risk of feeling down.

Low levels of vitamin D may suppress your energy levels and leave you with a general feeling of malaise.

Unusually slow healing

of minor cuts and wounds

Suffering from chronic bone and back pain

Vitamin D supports healthy bones by improving your body's absorption of calcium. Signs of inadequate vitamin D in the blood may include lower back pain, but check with your naturopathic physician for a full diagnosis.

Another sign of vitamin D deficiency may be impaired wound healing. That's because vitamin D plays a role in the body's natural healing process.

Chief Originals D3 veg capsules are the perfect way to enrich your diet with sufficient quantities of vitamin D3. We've made sure that our lab-verified capsules are naturally sourced from high-quality, non-contaminated sheep's wool. This means that they contain no GMOs, artificial chemicals, preservatives, additives, allergens, glutens, or magnesium stearate. Our non-China capsules are also lab tested for heavy metals, microbiology, and glyphosate using ISO-accredited mass spec laboratory instruments.

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