What we use: Ergocalciferol (D2)¹⁹

What it does:

• Helps pull calcium from food into your body¹⁹
• Builds and keeps bones strong¹⁹
• Supports your immune system¹⁹
• Affects your mood (why people get sad in winter)¹⁹

When you don't get enough:

• Bones hurt and feel weak¹⁹
• Kids: bones go soft and bend (called rickets)¹⁹
• Adults: bones get soft (called osteomalacia)¹⁹
• Feel depressed, especially in winter¹⁹
• Get sick more often¹⁹

Why we use this (more expensive) form: D3 works better... but we don't use it. Why? It comes from sheep's wool, which would make our vegan flavors... decidedly NOT vegan. We have lots of vegan customers, so we use high-quality vegan D2 and add extra to match what D3 does.¹⁹ Costs more than cheap D2, but we're not leaving our vegan friends with weak bones.¹⁹