Vitamin D deficiency is common in the winter months, from November to April. Vitamin D is converted into an active form in the body as a result of sunlight, i.e. UVB radiation. Since we get less sunshine from October, and it is difficult to get the right amount of vitamins through food, it is no wonder that this deficiency disease is so common.
This fat-soluble vitamin, often reffered to as a hormone, is the focus of a growing body of research. Vitamin D is essential for the normal functioning of the body. This fat-soluble vitamin, often reffered to as a hormone, is the focus of more and more research. There is now no doubt that its role in the body is musch more complex than just maintaining bone health.
Vitamin D is known to
- Essential for building strong bones and teeth
- Promotes the absorption of calcium
- Strengthens the immune system
- Supports recovery from intense physical exertion
Each Puritan's Pride vitamin D softgel
contains 10,000 IU of vitamin D3. The bioavailability of vitamin D3 is significantly higher than that of vitamin D2. This is the
most efficiently absorbed form of vitamin D and its utilization is also more effective.Current recommendations suggest that the daily recommended intake of vitamin D is 2000 IU. Double this, 4000 IU, is recommended for menopause, infectious diseases and osteoporosis. A growing number of studies are coming out showing that in the long term, 10,000 IU of vitamin D may not pose any risk in healthy adults.
However, side effects have been reported at extremely high doses (50 000 IU and above), such as vomiting, increased urination, thirst, encephalopathy (brain disease) and kidney failure.
Because of vitamin D can be stored in the body, prolonged supplementation with unduly high doses of vitamin D can lead to overdosage, with symptoms such as nausea, poor appetite and weakness.
Higher doses of vitamin D supplementation can be an effective and convenient alternative. One of its major adventages is that it can be taken to achieve rapid improvement in cases of severe vitamin deficiency.
DIRECTION (1 serving = 1 Softgel)
For adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature.
