Get a daily supply of "the sunshine vitamin" rain or shine with Swanson High Potency Vitamin D3. With 5,000 IU per softgel, it's our most potent vitamin D supplement, ideal for people with limited sun exposure or anyone with increased vitamin D requirements. For optimal effectiveness, each softgel also includes 1,000 mg of coconut oil—a great source of medium-chain triglycerides—for enhanced absorption.
Adequate amounts of vitamin D are essential for bone, muscle, brain and heart health, as well as dental health and the immune system. Optimal levels of vitamin D are associated with improved muscle strength and blood pressure maintenance.
Vitamin D is primarily synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight. However, our ability to produce vitamin D diminishes with age. According to the National Institutes of Health, most people in the United States consume less than recommended amounts of vitamin D.