Vitamin D-3 Dietary Supplement
Long known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is actually a pro-hormone, meaning a substance that is converted into a hormone in our bodies after exposure to UV radiation from the sun.
Vitamin D is essential for bone health, but emerging data also shows that low vitamin D levels place individuals at higher risk for several cancers, including, breast, colon, prostate and ovarian; diabetes; multiple sclerosis; and age-related decline in physical performance. Low vitamin D levels may also play a role in depression and psoriasis.
Cooper Complete® Vitamin D contains vitamin D-3, cholecalciferol, which is more readily absorbed than vitamin D-2.
All Cooper Complete adult multivitamin and mineral formulations – Cooper Complete original formulations, Basic One and Elite Athlete – contain 1,000 IU vitamin D-3 in each daily serving. This supplement is for individuals who suffer from a vitamin D deficiency, as shown in a blood test sample, and have been advised by their physician to take additional vitamin D-3.
One tablet provides 1,000 IU of vitamin D-3. Each bottle contains 60 tablets.
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablet
Servings per Container: 60
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Ingredients
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Daily
Amount
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% Daily
Value
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Vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol)
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1,000 IU
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250%
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Other ingredients: Cellulose, silica and vegetable sterate.
This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, or artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
Cooper Complete Vitamin D is vegetarian. It is NOT vegan, “raw,” or kosher.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I know if I need to take supplemental vitamin D?
In order to determine vitamin D levels, a blood test is required. Vitamin D deficiency is very common – approximately half of new Cooper Clinic patients are vitamin D deficient.
What causes vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D levels in humans vary dramatically by season, latitude and race. Avoidance of UV exposure has led to an epidemic of low vitamin D levels. Vitamin D can be obtained through the diet, but there are very few food sources (fatty fish, cod liver oil, fortified milk and fortified cereals).
In the summer, most people will have higher levels due to intentional or unintentional sun exposure. People living in the northeastern United States are at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency due to lack of sunshine for much of the year. Darker skinned individuals are at higher risk for deficiency due to higher melanin levels in the skin that block UV absorption.
