Vitamin D3 3000 IU, 100 capsules

Cholecalciferol vegan - the most effective form of Vitamin D

High doses of vitamin D have long been known in the orthomolecular world. In recent years, however, a large number of clear research findings have led more and more (respected) experts (scientists, professors and doctors) to urgently recommend vitamin D supplementation.

This product contains 75 µg vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which corresponds to 3000 IU (international units). In addition, plant-based vitamin D3 (Vitamin D3V®) is used. This is because it is produced from algae and not from sheep’s wool fat (as most vitamin D3 products are). Thus the capsules with 3000 IU vitamin D3 are now also suitable for vegans. Vitamin D3 3000 IU provides a high supplementation dose to complement the body’s own production from sunlight and dietary intake. It is best to have your vitamin D level measured and to adjust the dosage according to the blood values.

The effect of Vitamin D3 is most pronounced.

The most common forms of vitamin D (calciferol) are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Under the influence of UV light, as emitted by the sun, the human body produces cholecalciferol in the skin (which is why it is also called the “sunshine vitamin”). In the liver, these forms of vitamin D are converted into calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D), a metabolite. In the kidneys as well as in other cells and tissues, calcidiol is converted into the biologically active hormone calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) as required. With regard to supplementation, however, it is important to note that vitamin D3 appears in most cases to be more effective than vitamin D2 at raising calcidiol and ultimately calcitriol levels in the blood.

Vitamin D requirements

Although the skin can produce vitamin D, this does not work properly for many Europeans. It is necessary to spend at least 15 to 30 minutes outdoors daily between 11:00 and 15:00. Many people have jobs that keep them indoors at these times. The weather is often not favourable either. When people do go into the sun with uncovered skin, their skin is soon treated with sunscreen. In addition, the sun’s strength is insufficient between November and May. Therefore vitamin D production and dietary intake are not adequate for most people (especially during these months). Many vitamin D experts also believe that the optimal vitamin D level is higher than stated in common recommendations. In their view, the calcidiol level in every person should be at least 75 nanomoles per litre of blood (nmol/l), whereas, for example, the Dutch Health Council considers a value of 30 nmol/l (or 50 nmol/l from the age of 70) to be sufficient. These form the basis for the reference values for nutrition and the recommendations for vitamin D supplementation.

The effect of Vitamin D in the body

Over the past decades, knowledge about the role and importance of vitamin D in the human body has increased significantly. Researchers have discovered receptors for vitamin D in over 30 different tissues and organs, including immune cells, muscles and bones. This means that vitamin D exerts a variety of effects and promotes health in many ways. It is particularly known that vitamin D is beneficial for teeth and bones. Vitamin D is necessary for the dietary absorption of calcium and phosphorus and for maintaining a normal blood level of these two nutrients. These minerals are, in turn, necessary for the mineralisation of teeth and bones. Vitamin D is also advantageous for muscles, as muscle tissue also contains a vitamin D receptor. Its activation increases protein production in the muscles, which is essential for their function. Moreover, vitamin D plays a role in the cell division process as well as in the formation of new cells and tissues. Vitamin D also has an immunomodulatory effect, that is, it regulates processes within the immune system. Vitamin D receptors are present on T helper cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in certain immunological processes. In this way, vitamin D plays a multifaceted role in our complex immune system.

Nutritional properties

• Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
• Vitamin D contributes to maintaining a normal blood calcium level.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin D has a role in cell division.

Nutritional information

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011
Vitamin D3V® is a registered trademark of ProTecNutra Ltd.

Ingredients

Rice flour (Oryza sativa), plant-based capsule (Pullulan, from fermented cassava starch), cholecalciferol (from algae), anti-caking agent (calcium salts of fatty acids).

Manufacturer's recommended intake

Take 1 capsule per day with water with a (fat-containing) meal. This food supplement is not suitable for children under 18 years (statutory warning in Belgium for products with 75 µg vitamin D per daily dose).

Note

This food supplement is not suitable for children up to and including 10 years of age (statutory warning for products with more than 20 µg vitamin D per daily dose).

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place protected from light (do not refrigerate).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.