Vitamin D3 And K2 (Pot Of 90 Capsules)
Vitamin D enables the absorption of Calcium & Phosphorus and regulates gene expression in over 2000 genes.
Full product descriptionVitamin D enables the absorption of Calcium & Phosphorus and regulates gene expression in over 2000 genes.
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Please note: This product has recently been reformulated to include a greater volume of vitamin K2. You can read more about this change on our label changes page.
Vitamin D is actually a hormone. It enables the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus from the intestines and regulates gene expression in over 2000 genes of our 30,000 genes.
Vitamin D3 is naturally produced in humans in the skin when UVB light hits the skin and converts cholesterol to previtamin D, which is then converted to D3 (cholecalciferol) in the liver.
It is estimated that 20 minutes of sun exposure produce 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 and we know there are Vitamin D3 receptors in most cells in the body.
Vitamin D is important for:
There are a number of important factors that affect our body's Vitamin D production, these include:
A statement from the Department of Health specifically says:
We are aware that some of the UK population may be at risk of Vitamin D deficiency. This is a concern, particularly for at-risk groups, such as pregnant women, infants and young children”
Last year the Chief Medical Officers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, wrote to healthcare professionals to increase awareness of this important issue, and recommended the use of Vitamin D supplements for at-risk groups.
To support these recommendations the Department of Health has issued new guidance for Vitamin D supplements which has been outlined below:
Children 6months-5 years: 7-8.5mcg
Pregnant and breast-feeding: 10mcg
65 years +: 10mcg
People not exposed to too much sun: 10mcg
Please note this product is not suitable for vegans.
This product is suitable for vegetarians.
Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (capsule), Menaquinone 7, Maltodextrin, Cholecalciferol.