At first I bought a bunch of the capsules
with my thinking being that they would be
more stable in the heat where I live. Also,
I like Source Natural brand and they had
some in 2000 IU which made dosing easier.
Then I read about the soft-gels (D3) being
the most absorbable. So I bought some of
this D3~~

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Vitamin-D3-5000-IU-100-Softgels/22926?at=0

It is 5000 IU which makes dosing even easier,
and includes the oil in the soft-gel. I am
not wasting the other bottles of D3 though
and am using the coconut oil softgels with
it. Easy for me since I was dosing with
coconut oil by mouth anyway. The coconut oil
soft gels are really easy to take, (my order
has arrived already), and I am sure I will
take more. I have dug out a few of my books
on Coconut Oil, "The Coconut Oil Miracle",
by Bruce Fife, being one I especially like,
and am re-reading the benefits since there
is no better time than the holidays to amp
up my metabolism.

more info~~

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

It helps to remind myself of the benefits
of coconut oil more often :)

*Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

*Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

*Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

*Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

*Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

*Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

*Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

*Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

*Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
*Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

*Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

*Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

*Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

*Helps protect against osteoporosis.

*Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

*Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

*Improves digestion and bowel function.

*Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

*Reduces inflammation.

*Supports tissue healing and repair.

*Supports and aids immune system function.

*Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

*Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

*Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

*Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

*Functions as a protective antioxidant.

*Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

*Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

*Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

*Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

*Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

*Reduces epileptic seizures.

*Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

*Dissolves kidney stones.

*Helps prevent liver disease.

*Is lower in calories than all other fats.

*Supports thyroid function.

*Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

*Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

*Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

*Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

*Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

*Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

*Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

*Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

*Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

*Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

*Helps control dandruff.

*Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

*Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

*Is completely non-toxic to humans.

About vitamin D3...in the summer, I sunbathe regularly
and do not feel the need to dose myself as the body can
produce much more vitamin D than I can take. But if I do
not get out and lay in the sun naked, I feel taking the
vitamin D is optimal to keep my health efforts going in
a positive direction. Before I knew about the benefits of
vitamin D, and their importance, I used to wonder why I
felt so good after a stint of sunbathing. I used to consider
it a luxury, and now I consider it a necessity.

Here is one more special on another brand of D3
I have used before and like~~

http://www.iherb.com/Healthy-Origins-Vitamin-D3-5-000-IU-360-Softgels/18335?at=0


best wishes,
Zoe

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