Vitamins A & D are both fat-soluble vitamins that have the ability to maintain a healthy immune system.* Vitamin A contributes to immune health by supporting the integrity of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.* Vitamin A assists in many other functions, such as eyesight.* Retinol from Vitamin A is used to form rhodopsin, an important part of the retina that provides information about color and visual images.* Vitamin A as Beta-Carotene has antioxidant properties, and helps to fight cell-damaging free radicals in the body.*
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that works with Calcium to help develop strong bones and teeth.* Vitamin D supplementation also assists in maintaining breast and immune health.* A recent analysis of five studies concluded that increasing Vitamin D intake up to 2000 IU per day could promote colon health.* Your body can produce Vitamin D when your skin is directly exposed to sunlight. If you use sunscreen products to protect the health of your skin, your body's natural production of Vitamin D will be reduced. Supplementing with Vitamin D is a smart choice when using sunscreen products--the recommended daily intake is between 400 and 2000 IU per day.
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