For the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function Vitamin D is a fat soluble Vitamin, which is not found in many foods. The main food sources include liver, mushrooms, and oily fish. Your body can only make Vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight as ultraviolet rays trigger Vitamin D synthesis. Unfortunately, in many part of the world the autumn and winter months do not provide enough sunlight to trigger Vitamin D production. This fact, coupled with the increasing use of UV filtering SPF sun creams, means that many people are now looking for supplements to ?top-up? on this essential vitamin. Vitamin D is essential for many processed in your body, it is most well-known for its role in supporting calcium absorption and its vital role in the health of bones and teeth. However, it is necessary for many other important processes, such as: Supporting a healthy immune system Contributing to normal muscle function Vitamin D also helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older. This Natures Aid Vitamin D3 2500iu liquid was created by our expert team to provide an easy to use liquid Vitamin D supplement, which is suitable for vegans. Each 1ml dose can be taken directly or can easily be added to food or drink. Most Vitamin D supplements are sourced from sheep wool; however, our natural Vitamin D Oil is sourced from Lichen, and is certified vegan friendly. What is more, it contains only 3 ingredients ? Vitamin D, Coconut Oil and a little Vitamin E, which is added to preserve the quality of this delicate oil. Our Vitamin D3 liquid is free from fillers and binders and contains no common allergens, so you can rest assured it contains no gluten, wheat, yeast, nuts, soya, sugars, dairy lactose, or yeast. Ingredients Medium Chain Triglycerides (Fractionated Coconut Oil), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol). Directions for Use Take 1ml per day. Do not exceed the recommended intake. Specifications Size 50ml Form Liquid supplement in coconut oil base Age Restrictions 2500iu is suitable for adults and children over the age of 9 years only. Packaging 50ml glass bottle in a cardboard carton Allergy Information Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. FREE FROM: GMO, artificial colours, artificial flavours, corn, dairy, lactose, gluten, wheat, yeast, nuts, salt, soya, starch and sugar EFSA Approved Claims Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, muscle function and teeth. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division. Vitamin D helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness: falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older.