Vitals - Vitamin D3 3000 IU - 100 Softgels

What is Vitals Vitamin D3 3000 IU?

Vitamin D3 most effective

The most common forms of vitamin D (calciferol) are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Ergocalciferol is a vegetable form, while cholecalciferol comes from animal sources, but is also produced by humans in the skin under the influence of ultraviolet light, such as the sun (hence the nickname 'sunshine vitamin'). These forms of vitamin D are converted in the liver to the metabolite calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D). Calcidiol is converted to the biologically active hormone calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) as needed in the kidneys and other cells and tissues. However, in terms of supplementation, it is important to note that in most cases vitamin D3 appears to be more effective than vitamin D2 in increasing blood calcidiol and ultimately calcitriol.

Vitamin D requirement

Vitamin D can be produced in the skin, but for many in the Netherlands that is something that does not work well. To do this, you must be outside for at least 15 to 30 minutes every day between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. While many people have a job where they do not go outside during these hours. In addition, the weather can often be unfavorable. And if people go into the sun with uncovered skin, the skin is soon smeared with sunscreen. In addition, the sun is not strong enough in the months of November to May. Most do not make enough vitamin D (especially in these months) and do not get it sufficiently from food. Many vitamin D experts also believe that the optimal vitamin D level is higher than indicated in the regular advice. They believe that the calcidiol level should be at least 75 nanomol per liter of blood (nmol/l) in everyone, while the Health Council considers 30 nmol/l (or 50 nmol/l from 70 years) sufficient. The dietary reference values and supplementation recommendations for vitamin D are geared to this.

Permitted health claims of Vitals Vitamin D3 3000 IU:

• Is important for calcium and phosphorus absorption for the maintenance of strong bones and strong teeth
• Good for the muscles
• Contributes to the process of cell renewal
• Supports the body's defenses