Generated in the body from sunlight, Vitamin D helps calcium absorption, has important effects on the immune system, and may provide cardiovascular benefits. Research shows that vitamin D may be even more critical than calcium for maintaining bone health in older people. Other research shows a potential link between vitamin D and decreased risk of breast, prostate and colon cancers.

There is growing scientific consensus that increasing vitamin D intake well beyond the RDI of 400 IU, may have significant health benefits. ScienceBased Health products that include a multinutrient now feature 800-900 IU of vitamin D - a safe level that brings most people into what many experts now consider to be the optimal intake range, when combined with a typical calcium supplement. Read more

Amount of vitamin D (per day) in selected ScienceBased Health products:

Multinutrient Protection for Eyes & Body

• OcularProtect provides 900 IU
• OcularEssentials provides 800 IU

Protection for Macular Health

• MacularProtect Complete AREDS2 provides 900 IU