Why Vitamin D3 is Important

Vitamin D3 is the form of Vitamin D that our bodies produce naturally, following a biotransformation of cholesterol following exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D3 contributes to the normal function of the immune system, maintenance of normal bones and teeth, skin repair and growth and maintenance of normal muscle function. Additionally, vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is required to promote calcium absorption, which helps to maintain healthy bones and teeth. It also helps with Normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels. At Discount Health Store, we offer a wide range of Vitamin D3 supplements including Viridian Vitamin D3 and Solgar Vitamin D3.

1. Normal function of the immune system: Vitamin D is involved in supporting people’s immune system with research suggesting that it can prevent colds and flu viruses.
2. Maintenance of normal bones and teeth: Vitamin D is essential to calcium absorption in your bones and body.
3. Skin repair and growth: Vitamin D helps with skin repair and growth. As you get older your ability to produce D3 lessens, which can lead to a weaker immune system and weaker skin.
4. Maintenance of normal muscle function: Vitamin D helps your body to lose fat while building muscle. People who are Vitamin D deficient may experience muscle pain and fatigue.

How Vitamin D3 Deficiency Occurs

As fear of sun-exposure has grown and lifestyles have become more sedentary, exposure to the sun has dropped dramatically and Vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of rickets has surged. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic people experienced reduced access to sunlight. It is therefore important to consider taking Vitamin D supplements throughout the autumn and winter months especially. The skin cannot create Vitamin D if covered in sunscreen or clothing. It is thought that a sunscreen with SPF15 will reduce the skins' ability to synthesize Vitamin D by more than 95%. Additionally, many older people and those from communities who tend to wear more modest clothing are amongst the population groups most likely to suffer from deficiency in Vitamin D.

Are Vitamin D3 Supplements Effective

Obtained from the sunlight or vitamin D rich foods, including fortified foods, eggs, and fatty fish, over a billion people worldwide have very low levels of vitamin D. In addition to changing your diet and lifestyle, taking a vitamin D supplement is a good way to top up, especially in winter months.

Which Vitamin D3 Should I Take?

Most commonly available Vitamin D3 supplements are derived from the lanolin in sheep’s wool. Viridian Vitamin D3 from Viridian Nutrition provides vegan Vitamin D3 naturally derived from lichen. Alternatively, Solgar’s Vitamin D3 is a premium formula delivering vitamin D in the form that is easiest to use by the body - D3. Supporting your wellbeing, the benefits of the "sunshine vitamin" are numerous and well documented, but particularly for immune health. Solgar's Vitamin D3 is one of the highest strength Vitamin Ds available.

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