Natural Factors SunVitamin D3 1,000iu - 360 Softgels
Natural Factors SunVitamin D3 1,000iu - 360 Softgels
Natural Factors SunVitamin D3 1,000iu - 360 Softgels
Vitamin D 1000 IU - Beyond Bone Health
Surprising new research reveals that Vitamin D is not just for bone health. It plays a critical role in the health of the brain and nervous systems, and the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as in pregnancy and child development. One recent study found that people who took Vitamin D supplements had a 7% lower risk of death than those who did not, and many ailments are now being linked to vitamin D deficiency.
Called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is formed naturally in the skin by exposure to sunlight. But when a person does not get enough sun exposure, their body cannot make sufficient vitamin D.
Why is vitamin D Deficiency increasing?
We are experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, with resulting health problems, because so many people are now avoiding exposure to sunshine due to the risk of skin damage and skin cancer from UV rays.
People living in places like Canada, where the sun is not strong enough from mid-September to mid-May to stimulate vitamin D production in the skin, are at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D has a half-life of about two weeks. After mid-September, a rapid drop in vitamin D levels leaves most people susceptible to increased incidence and severity of colds, flus, and infections, and increased risk of degenerative diseases.
The right form of vitamin D for the human body
Only the natural form of vitamin D enhances human health. When buying a vitamin D supplement it is important to get vitamin D3 (also called cholecalciferol). This is the form made by your skin on a sunny day.
Some supplements contain vitamin D2 (also called ergocalci- ferol), a form synthetically derived from vegetables. Ergocal- ciferol does not normally occur in the human body and may actually impair vitamin D actions in the body (Cannell).
Natural Factors Vitamin D is in the preferred D3 form and is available in a 1,000 IU potency. Three delivery forms are available: tablet, softgel or liquid. The softgel contains organic flaxseed oil, which increases the bioavailability of vitamin D. The convenient liquid, which can be taken alone or added to smoothies, is in a base of organic olive oil. Olive oil is an excellent natural preservative and also enhances the bioavail- ability of vitamin D.
How much vitamin D is needed?
A person with fair skin with full body exposure to sunlight can produce up to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 in just 20 minutes. New research shows that the medical profession has vastly underestimated the amount of vitamin D required to maintain good health. While Health Canada currently recommends a maximum dose of only 1,000 IU daily, experts now suggest adults take up to 5,000 IU daily in winter or whenever expo- sure to sunlight is limited. Published scientific research has confirmed that there is no risk of toxicity from vitamin D3 supplements in doses below 10,000 IU per day.
How Does Vitamin D Work?
Vitamin D is produced when sunlight converts cholesterol in your skin into a form of vitamin D3 called calciol. Then the liver hydroxylates calciol into a form called calcidiol (25-hydro- xyvitamin D3). The kidneys then hydroxylate calcidiol into the active form of vitamin D called calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxy- vitamin D3).
Calcidiol, the inactive form of vitamin D3, is circulated and stored in the body. This is the form that should be measured during a blood test of vitamin D3 levels. Researchers now recommend that blood levels of calcidiol be maintained at 50 ng/mL or 125 nmol/L, the level at which vitamin D actually has broader health benefits.
Virtually every cell in the human body has receptors for vitamin D3 because it is not just a vitamin, it is also a hor- mone. As a hormone, it regulates cellular production of important proteins and peptides.
The many benefits of Vitamin D3
-Maintains bone, joint and muscle health
-Supports the brain and nervous system
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
-Supports the health of mother and child during pregnancy and lactation
-Strengthens the immune system, reducing the incidence and severity of bacterial infections
-Improves lung function, especially in former smokers
-Supports health cell growth
-Inhibits skin cell growth associated with psoriasis and other skin conditions
-Helps maintain adequate insulin levels for people with type II diabetes
The preferred D3 form of vitamin D!
Natural Factors Vitamin D3 1000IU Supports bone development, helps the absorption of calcium and supports nervous system health.
Vitamin D plays a dual role as both a vitamin and a hormone that stimulates the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus are needed to keep bones strong. Without vitamin D even a diet adequate in calcium will not help as the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. People with low vitamin D levels tend to have soft, thin bones, predisposing them to fractures, especially hip fractures. Soft bones can also cause the nagging and unremitting bone pain that many older persons suffer from.
Vitamin D supplementation is important because it's hard to get enough during long, dark, northern winters. The elderly have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D from sunlight, some medications interfere with vitamin D absorption and absorbing calcium which will strengthen bones and prevent fractures.
Vitamin D may be useful in supporting optimal cell growth. Breast tissue has receptors for the vitamin D hormone. Studies are interpreted as evidence that higher vitamin D levels support healthy cell growth.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from animal source) is the form found in fish oils and eggs, and is produced by sunlight on human skin. Natural Factors vitamin D3 is derived from sheep wool lanolin.
Since 2007, major research studies have shown that vitamin D does much more than prevent bone disease.
From strengthening immunity and reducing the risk for heart disease, to helping prevent multiple sclerosis, most people can benefit from vitamin D supplementation.
The newest research suggests that low levels of the "sunshine vitamin" may be part of the reason we get more colds and flu in winter. Increasing year-round vitamin D intake could be another natural way to ward off viral and bacterial infections.
Vitamin D through the ages
By Dr. Kate Rhaume
Vitamin D is one of the most fundamentally important nutrients to obtain and maintain health from conception to old age. Research is pouring in confirming that deficiency is common and it's causing problems in all stages of life. One study has linked low vitamin D levels in mothers to a five-fold increase risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication in pregnancy that can lead to fetal death. Several others have indicated that between 55 and 70 percent of seemingly healthy adolescents may be vitamin D deficient, putting them at an increased risk of osteoporosis and other health problems later in life. In adults, low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of fractures in the elderly.
Why is this essential nutrient so elusive? After all, vitamin D can simply be synthesized in the skin by sunlight, can't it? Unfortunately in Canada there are substantial portions of the year during which UVB rays are not strong enough to make vitamin D, even at midday. Dark-skinned individuals living in northern latitudes have an especially high risk of D deficiency as melanin slows the production of D in the skin. A trend towards low fat foods, sun avoidance and low consumption of wild-caught, oily fish (our best dietary source of vitamin D) all add up to a widespread vitamin D deficit.
Additional Information
Pregnancy and lactation: Suitable for pregnant and lactating women.
Children: Health Canada recommends 200 IU daily for children of all ages. Emerging research indicates that much higher doses are safe and support optimal health for children.
Drug interactions: Many drugs cause vitamin D deficiencies because they interfere with the absorption and/or metabolism of vitamin D, including cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, orlistat (Xenical), and mineral oil. Also, corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increase the need for vitamin D.
Contraindications: People using digoxin (Lanoxin) and thiazide diuretics should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D. People with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculo- sis and granulomatous diseases should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D.
Most people experience some degree of vitamin D3 deficiency, but an explosion of research is showing that taking a vitamin D3 supplement can improve physical and mental health, and reduce the risk of infections and degenerative diseases.
Surprising new research reveals that Vitamin D is not just for bone health. It plays a critical role in the health of the brain and nervous systems, and the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as in pregnancy and child development. One recent study found that people who took Vitamin D supplements had a 7% lower risk of death than those who did not, and many ailments are now being linked to vitamin D deficiency.
Called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is formed naturally in the skin by exposure to sunlight. But when a person does not get enough sun exposure, their body cannot make sufficient vitamin D.
Why is vitamin D Deficiency increasing?
We are experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, with resulting health problems, because so many people are now avoiding exposure to sunshine due to the risk of skin damage and skin cancer from UV rays.
People living in places like Canada, where the sun is not strong enough from mid-September to mid-May to stimulate vitamin D production in the skin, are at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D has a half-life of about two weeks. After mid-September, a rapid drop in vitamin D levels leaves most people susceptible to increased incidence and severity of colds, flus, and infections, and increased risk of degenerative diseases.
The right form of vitamin D for the human body
Only the natural form of vitamin D enhances human health. When buying a vitamin D supplement it is important to get vitamin D3 (also called cholecalciferol). This is the form made by your skin on a sunny day.
Some supplements contain vitamin D2 (also called ergocalci- ferol), a form synthetically derived from vegetables. Ergocal- ciferol does not normally occur in the human body and may actually impair vitamin D actions in the body (Cannell).
Natural Factors Vitamin D is in the preferred D3 form and is available in a 1,000 IU potency. Three delivery forms are available: tablet, softgel or liquid. The softgel contains organic flaxseed oil, which increases the bioavailability of vitamin D. The convenient liquid, which can be taken alone or added to smoothies, is in a base of organic olive oil. Olive oil is an excellent natural preservative and also enhances the bioavail- ability of vitamin D.
How much vitamin D is needed?
A person with fair skin with full body exposure to sunlight can produce up to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 in just 20 minutes. New research shows that the medical profession has vastly underestimated the amount of vitamin D required to maintain good health. While Health Canada currently recommends a maximum dose of only 1,000 IU daily, experts now suggest adults take up to 5,000 IU daily in winter or whenever expo- sure to sunlight is limited. Published scientific research has confirmed that there is no risk of toxicity from vitamin D3 supplements in doses below 10,000 IU per day.
How Does Vitamin D Work?
Vitamin D is produced when sunlight converts cholesterol in your skin into a form of vitamin D3 called calciol. Then the liver hydroxylates calciol into a form called calcidiol (25-hydro- xyvitamin D3). The kidneys then hydroxylate calcidiol into the active form of vitamin D called calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxy- vitamin D3).
Calcidiol, the inactive form of vitamin D3, is circulated and stored in the body. This is the form that should be measured during a blood test of vitamin D3 levels. Researchers now recommend that blood levels of calcidiol be maintained at 50 ng/mL or 125 nmol/L, the level at which vitamin D actually has broader health benefits.
Virtually every cell in the human body has receptors for vitamin D3 because it is not just a vitamin, it is also a hor- mone. As a hormone, it regulates cellular production of important proteins and peptides.
The many benefits of Vitamin D3
-Maintains bone, joint and muscle health
-Supports the brain and nervous system
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
-Supports the health of mother and child during pregnancy and lactation
-Strengthens the immune system, reducing the incidence and severity of bacterial infections
-Improves lung function, especially in former smokers
-Supports health cell growth
-Inhibits skin cell growth associated with psoriasis and other skin conditions
-Helps maintain adequate insulin levels for people with type II diabetes
The preferred D3 form of vitamin D!
Natural Factors Vitamin D3 1000IU Supports bone development, helps the absorption of calcium and supports nervous system health.
Vitamin D plays a dual role as both a vitamin and a hormone that stimulates the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus are needed to keep bones strong. Without vitamin D even a diet adequate in calcium will not help as the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. People with low vitamin D levels tend to have soft, thin bones, predisposing them to fractures, especially hip fractures. Soft bones can also cause the nagging and unremitting bone pain that many older persons suffer from.
Vitamin D supplementation is important because it's hard to get enough during long, dark, northern winters. The elderly have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D from sunlight, some medications interfere with vitamin D absorption and absorbing calcium which will strengthen bones and prevent fractures.
Vitamin D may be useful in supporting optimal cell growth. Breast tissue has receptors for the vitamin D hormone. Studies are interpreted as evidence that higher vitamin D levels support healthy cell growth.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from animal source) is the form found in fish oils and eggs, and is produced by sunlight on human skin. Natural Factors vitamin D3 is derived from sheep wool lanolin.
Since 2007, major research studies have shown that vitamin D does much more than prevent bone disease.
From strengthening immunity and reducing the risk for heart disease, to helping prevent multiple sclerosis, most people can benefit from vitamin D supplementation.
The newest research suggests that low levels of the "sunshine vitamin" may be part of the reason we get more colds and flu in winter. Increasing year-round vitamin D intake could be another natural way to ward off viral and bacterial infections.
Vitamin D through the ages
By Dr. Kate Rhaume
Vitamin D is one of the most fundamentally important nutrients to obtain and maintain health from conception to old age. Research is pouring in confirming that deficiency is common and it's causing problems in all stages of life. One study has linked low vitamin D levels in mothers to a five-fold increase risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication in pregnancy that can lead to fetal death. Several others have indicated that between 55 and 70 percent of seemingly healthy adolescents may be vitamin D deficient, putting them at an increased risk of osteoporosis and other health problems later in life. In adults, low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of fractures in the elderly.
Why is this essential nutrient so elusive? After all, vitamin D can simply be synthesized in the skin by sunlight, can't it? Unfortunately in Canada there are substantial portions of the year during which UVB rays are not strong enough to make vitamin D, even at midday. Dark-skinned individuals living in northern latitudes have an especially high risk of D deficiency as melanin slows the production of D in the skin. A trend towards low fat foods, sun avoidance and low consumption of wild-caught, oily fish (our best dietary source of vitamin D) all add up to a widespread vitamin D deficit.
Additional Information
Pregnancy and lactation: Suitable for pregnant and lactating women.
Children: Health Canada recommends 200 IU daily for children of all ages. Emerging research indicates that much higher doses are safe and support optimal health for children.
Drug interactions: Many drugs cause vitamin D deficiencies because they interfere with the absorption and/or metabolism of vitamin D, including cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, orlistat (Xenical), and mineral oil. Also, corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increase the need for vitamin D.
Contraindications: People using digoxin (Lanoxin) and thiazide diuretics should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D. People with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculo- sis and granulomatous diseases should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D.
Most people experience some degree of vitamin D3 deficiency, but an explosion of research is showing that taking a vitamin D3 supplement can improve physical and mental health, and reduce the risk of infections and degenerative diseases.
| Brand: | Natural Factors |
|---|---|
| Isin: | I5NNQB91VZHC |
This product is not available in the selected country
In Stock
Backordered
Out of Stock
IBspot Buyer Protection
Shop confidently on IBspot, receive your item as described or your money back for eligible orders. Learn Program Terms
GUARANTEED SAFE CHECKOUT
-
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
30 days money back guarantee, no additional fee charged.
-
EXCELLENT SUPPORT
We provide 24/7 online customer support via email.
-
Fast Shipping
One week domestic shipping. Global delivery to the US in 2 weeks.
Vitamin D 1000 IU - Beyond Bone Health
Surprising new research reveals that Vitamin D is not just for bone health. It plays a critical role in the health of the brain and nervous systems, and the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as in pregnancy and child development. One recent study found that people who took Vitamin D supplements had a 7% lower risk of death than those who did not, and many ailments are now being linked to vitamin D deficiency.
Called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is formed naturally in the skin by exposure to sunlight. But when a person does not get enough sun exposure, their body cannot make sufficient vitamin D.
Why is vitamin D Deficiency increasing?
We are experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, with resulting health problems, because so many people are now avoiding exposure to sunshine due to the risk of skin damage and skin cancer from UV rays.
People living in places like Canada, where the sun is not strong enough from mid-September to mid-May to stimulate vitamin D production in the skin, are at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D has a half-life of about two weeks. After mid-September, a rapid drop in vitamin D levels leaves most people susceptible to increased incidence and severity of colds, flus, and infections, and increased risk of degenerative diseases.
The right form of vitamin D for the human body
Only the natural form of vitamin D enhances human health. When buying a vitamin D supplement it is important to get vitamin D3 (also called cholecalciferol). This is the form made by your skin on a sunny day.
Some supplements contain vitamin D2 (also called ergocalci- ferol), a form synthetically derived from vegetables. Ergocal- ciferol does not normally occur in the human body and may actually impair vitamin D actions in the body (Cannell).
Natural Factors Vitamin D is in the preferred D3 form and is available in a 1,000 IU potency. Three delivery forms are available: tablet, softgel or liquid. The softgel contains organic flaxseed oil, which increases the bioavailability of vitamin D. The convenient liquid, which can be taken alone or added to smoothies, is in a base of organic olive oil. Olive oil is an excellent natural preservative and also enhances the bioavail- ability of vitamin D.
How much vitamin D is needed?
A person with fair skin with full body exposure to sunlight can produce up to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 in just 20 minutes. New research shows that the medical profession has vastly underestimated the amount of vitamin D required to maintain good health. While Health Canada currently recommends a maximum dose of only 1,000 IU daily, experts now suggest adults take up to 5,000 IU daily in winter or whenever expo- sure to sunlight is limited. Published scientific research has confirmed that there is no risk of toxicity from vitamin D3 supplements in doses below 10,000 IU per day.
How Does Vitamin D Work?
Vitamin D is produced when sunlight converts cholesterol in your skin into a form of vitamin D3 called calciol. Then the liver hydroxylates calciol into a form called calcidiol (25-hydro- xyvitamin D3). The kidneys then hydroxylate calcidiol into the active form of vitamin D called calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxy- vitamin D3).
Calcidiol, the inactive form of vitamin D3, is circulated and stored in the body. This is the form that should be measured during a blood test of vitamin D3 levels. Researchers now recommend that blood levels of calcidiol be maintained at 50 ng/mL or 125 nmol/L, the level at which vitamin D actually has broader health benefits.
Virtually every cell in the human body has receptors for vitamin D3 because it is not just a vitamin, it is also a hor- mone. As a hormone, it regulates cellular production of important proteins and peptides.
The many benefits of Vitamin D3
-Maintains bone, joint and muscle health
-Supports the brain and nervous system
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
-Supports the health of mother and child during pregnancy and lactation
-Strengthens the immune system, reducing the incidence and severity of bacterial infections
-Improves lung function, especially in former smokers
-Supports health cell growth
-Inhibits skin cell growth associated with psoriasis and other skin conditions
-Helps maintain adequate insulin levels for people with type II diabetes
The preferred D3 form of vitamin D!
Natural Factors Vitamin D3 1000IU Supports bone development, helps the absorption of calcium and supports nervous system health.
Vitamin D plays a dual role as both a vitamin and a hormone that stimulates the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus are needed to keep bones strong. Without vitamin D even a diet adequate in calcium will not help as the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. People with low vitamin D levels tend to have soft, thin bones, predisposing them to fractures, especially hip fractures. Soft bones can also cause the nagging and unremitting bone pain that many older persons suffer from.
Vitamin D supplementation is important because it's hard to get enough during long, dark, northern winters. The elderly have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D from sunlight, some medications interfere with vitamin D absorption and absorbing calcium which will strengthen bones and prevent fractures.
Vitamin D may be useful in supporting optimal cell growth. Breast tissue has receptors for the vitamin D hormone. Studies are interpreted as evidence that higher vitamin D levels support healthy cell growth.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from animal source) is the form found in fish oils and eggs, and is produced by sunlight on human skin. Natural Factors vitamin D3 is derived from sheep wool lanolin.
Since 2007, major research studies have shown that vitamin D does much more than prevent bone disease.
From strengthening immunity and reducing the risk for heart disease, to helping prevent multiple sclerosis, most people can benefit from vitamin D supplementation.
The newest research suggests that low levels of the "sunshine vitamin" may be part of the reason we get more colds and flu in winter. Increasing year-round vitamin D intake could be another natural way to ward off viral and bacterial infections.
Vitamin D through the ages
By Dr. Kate Rhaume
Vitamin D is one of the most fundamentally important nutrients to obtain and maintain health from conception to old age. Research is pouring in confirming that deficiency is common and it's causing problems in all stages of life. One study has linked low vitamin D levels in mothers to a five-fold increase risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication in pregnancy that can lead to fetal death. Several others have indicated that between 55 and 70 percent of seemingly healthy adolescents may be vitamin D deficient, putting them at an increased risk of osteoporosis and other health problems later in life. In adults, low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of fractures in the elderly.
Why is this essential nutrient so elusive? After all, vitamin D can simply be synthesized in the skin by sunlight, can't it? Unfortunately in Canada there are substantial portions of the year during which UVB rays are not strong enough to make vitamin D, even at midday. Dark-skinned individuals living in northern latitudes have an especially high risk of D deficiency as melanin slows the production of D in the skin. A trend towards low fat foods, sun avoidance and low consumption of wild-caught, oily fish (our best dietary source of vitamin D) all add up to a widespread vitamin D deficit.
Additional Information
Pregnancy and lactation: Suitable for pregnant and lactating women.
Children: Health Canada recommends 200 IU daily for children of all ages. Emerging research indicates that much higher doses are safe and support optimal health for children.
Drug interactions: Many drugs cause vitamin D deficiencies because they interfere with the absorption and/or metabolism of vitamin D, including cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, orlistat (Xenical), and mineral oil. Also, corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increase the need for vitamin D.
Contraindications: People using digoxin (Lanoxin) and thiazide diuretics should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D. People with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculo- sis and granulomatous diseases should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D.
Most people experience some degree of vitamin D3 deficiency, but an explosion of research is showing that taking a vitamin D3 supplement can improve physical and mental health, and reduce the risk of infections and degenerative diseases.
Surprising new research reveals that Vitamin D is not just for bone health. It plays a critical role in the health of the brain and nervous systems, and the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as in pregnancy and child development. One recent study found that people who took Vitamin D supplements had a 7% lower risk of death than those who did not, and many ailments are now being linked to vitamin D deficiency.
Called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is formed naturally in the skin by exposure to sunlight. But when a person does not get enough sun exposure, their body cannot make sufficient vitamin D.
Why is vitamin D Deficiency increasing?
We are experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, with resulting health problems, because so many people are now avoiding exposure to sunshine due to the risk of skin damage and skin cancer from UV rays.
People living in places like Canada, where the sun is not strong enough from mid-September to mid-May to stimulate vitamin D production in the skin, are at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D has a half-life of about two weeks. After mid-September, a rapid drop in vitamin D levels leaves most people susceptible to increased incidence and severity of colds, flus, and infections, and increased risk of degenerative diseases.
The right form of vitamin D for the human body
Only the natural form of vitamin D enhances human health. When buying a vitamin D supplement it is important to get vitamin D3 (also called cholecalciferol). This is the form made by your skin on a sunny day.
Some supplements contain vitamin D2 (also called ergocalci- ferol), a form synthetically derived from vegetables. Ergocal- ciferol does not normally occur in the human body and may actually impair vitamin D actions in the body (Cannell).
Natural Factors Vitamin D is in the preferred D3 form and is available in a 1,000 IU potency. Three delivery forms are available: tablet, softgel or liquid. The softgel contains organic flaxseed oil, which increases the bioavailability of vitamin D. The convenient liquid, which can be taken alone or added to smoothies, is in a base of organic olive oil. Olive oil is an excellent natural preservative and also enhances the bioavail- ability of vitamin D.
How much vitamin D is needed?
A person with fair skin with full body exposure to sunlight can produce up to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 in just 20 minutes. New research shows that the medical profession has vastly underestimated the amount of vitamin D required to maintain good health. While Health Canada currently recommends a maximum dose of only 1,000 IU daily, experts now suggest adults take up to 5,000 IU daily in winter or whenever expo- sure to sunlight is limited. Published scientific research has confirmed that there is no risk of toxicity from vitamin D3 supplements in doses below 10,000 IU per day.
How Does Vitamin D Work?
Vitamin D is produced when sunlight converts cholesterol in your skin into a form of vitamin D3 called calciol. Then the liver hydroxylates calciol into a form called calcidiol (25-hydro- xyvitamin D3). The kidneys then hydroxylate calcidiol into the active form of vitamin D called calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxy- vitamin D3).
Calcidiol, the inactive form of vitamin D3, is circulated and stored in the body. This is the form that should be measured during a blood test of vitamin D3 levels. Researchers now recommend that blood levels of calcidiol be maintained at 50 ng/mL or 125 nmol/L, the level at which vitamin D actually has broader health benefits.
Virtually every cell in the human body has receptors for vitamin D3 because it is not just a vitamin, it is also a hor- mone. As a hormone, it regulates cellular production of important proteins and peptides.
The many benefits of Vitamin D3
-Maintains bone, joint and muscle health
-Supports the brain and nervous system
-Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
-Supports the health of mother and child during pregnancy and lactation
-Strengthens the immune system, reducing the incidence and severity of bacterial infections
-Improves lung function, especially in former smokers
-Supports health cell growth
-Inhibits skin cell growth associated with psoriasis and other skin conditions
-Helps maintain adequate insulin levels for people with type II diabetes
The preferred D3 form of vitamin D!
Natural Factors Vitamin D3 1000IU Supports bone development, helps the absorption of calcium and supports nervous system health.
Vitamin D plays a dual role as both a vitamin and a hormone that stimulates the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus are needed to keep bones strong. Without vitamin D even a diet adequate in calcium will not help as the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. People with low vitamin D levels tend to have soft, thin bones, predisposing them to fractures, especially hip fractures. Soft bones can also cause the nagging and unremitting bone pain that many older persons suffer from.
Vitamin D supplementation is important because it's hard to get enough during long, dark, northern winters. The elderly have more difficulty synthesizing vitamin D from sunlight, some medications interfere with vitamin D absorption and absorbing calcium which will strengthen bones and prevent fractures.
Vitamin D may be useful in supporting optimal cell growth. Breast tissue has receptors for the vitamin D hormone. Studies are interpreted as evidence that higher vitamin D levels support healthy cell growth.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from animal source) is the form found in fish oils and eggs, and is produced by sunlight on human skin. Natural Factors vitamin D3 is derived from sheep wool lanolin.
Since 2007, major research studies have shown that vitamin D does much more than prevent bone disease.
From strengthening immunity and reducing the risk for heart disease, to helping prevent multiple sclerosis, most people can benefit from vitamin D supplementation.
The newest research suggests that low levels of the "sunshine vitamin" may be part of the reason we get more colds and flu in winter. Increasing year-round vitamin D intake could be another natural way to ward off viral and bacterial infections.
Vitamin D through the ages
By Dr. Kate Rhaume
Vitamin D is one of the most fundamentally important nutrients to obtain and maintain health from conception to old age. Research is pouring in confirming that deficiency is common and it's causing problems in all stages of life. One study has linked low vitamin D levels in mothers to a five-fold increase risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication in pregnancy that can lead to fetal death. Several others have indicated that between 55 and 70 percent of seemingly healthy adolescents may be vitamin D deficient, putting them at an increased risk of osteoporosis and other health problems later in life. In adults, low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of fractures in the elderly.
Why is this essential nutrient so elusive? After all, vitamin D can simply be synthesized in the skin by sunlight, can't it? Unfortunately in Canada there are substantial portions of the year during which UVB rays are not strong enough to make vitamin D, even at midday. Dark-skinned individuals living in northern latitudes have an especially high risk of D deficiency as melanin slows the production of D in the skin. A trend towards low fat foods, sun avoidance and low consumption of wild-caught, oily fish (our best dietary source of vitamin D) all add up to a widespread vitamin D deficit.
Additional Information
Pregnancy and lactation: Suitable for pregnant and lactating women.
Children: Health Canada recommends 200 IU daily for children of all ages. Emerging research indicates that much higher doses are safe and support optimal health for children.
Drug interactions: Many drugs cause vitamin D deficiencies because they interfere with the absorption and/or metabolism of vitamin D, including cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, orlistat (Xenical), and mineral oil. Also, corticosteroids, such as prednisone, increase the need for vitamin D.
Contraindications: People using digoxin (Lanoxin) and thiazide diuretics should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D. People with liver or kidney disease, primary hyperthyroidism, lymphoma, tuberculo- sis and granulomatous diseases should consult a health care practitioner before supplementing with vitamin D.
Most people experience some degree of vitamin D3 deficiency, but an explosion of research is showing that taking a vitamin D3 supplement can improve physical and mental health, and reduce the risk of infections and degenerative diseases.
Ingredients
- (25mcg) 1000IU
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Organic flaxseed oil, softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water).
Organic flaxseed oil, softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water).
Format
Softgels
360 Softgels
Dosage
1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.
Important Information
See additional information below for cautions.
Manufacturer Info
Based in British Columbia, Natural Factors Canada is one of the largest manufacturers of nutritional products in North America. Natural Factor Supplements origins reach back to the 1950s, & right from day one, they've been fully committed to making products right. Today, Natural Factors vitamins brings you tested and true products like Acidophilus and Bifidus, Ultimate Multi Probiotics, RX Omega-3, Theracurmin, PGX Daily, Whey Factors Protein and Oil of Oregano all of which you can BUY right here at National Nutrition.ca.
Shipping Summary:
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- The usual time for processing an order is 1 to 3 business days, but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
- We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. Each individual product may be shipped from different fulfillment centers across the globe as our product research team spends the time to source quality yet affordable products.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 3-7 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 2-5 business days
- International Shipping: 10 - 15 business days
Please note that these are estimates, not guarantees. Delivery time depends on a number of variables, and there may be delays such as bad weather affecting air transport, or a package being held for inspection by Customs. ibspot is not liable for any delays in international transportation or customs clearance.
Shipments can be delivered directly to most addresses, except post office boxes. However, in certain remote areas, there may be an additional delivery charge or you may need to pick up your package from the closest service location of ibspot's shipping partner.
Shipping Status:
As soon as your order ships, you'll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes your tracking number.
If you don't receive a shipping confirmation email right away, don't worry! We know the delivery date or date range provided at checkout and we'll be sure to deliver the items within that timeframe.
Order changes:
Please contact our customer support if the order needs to be canceled or modified.
Item not received:
If you've successfully placed an order and haven't received it yet while the tracking status shows it's delivered. you'd wish to contact the carrier to hunt out your Cover as once the item is Covered we have control over it (once it’s by the carrier), but if still persists kindly email us
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@ibspot.com.
Please Read Our Return & Refund Policy Carefully:
Return:
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Refund:
- Purchases may be returned within 30 days of the shipping date for a refund.
- Refund will be issued to your original form of payment.
- Refunds for orders purchased with IBSPOT Gift Cards and/or IBSPOT Notes will be issued as a IBSPOT Gift Card and mailed to the original billing address. Gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash unless required by law.
Refund Processing
• Returns to a IBSPOT store will be refunded to the original form of payment or gift card. • Mail-in returns with our prepaid return label will be refunded back to the original form of payment within 3-5 business days after we receive your return. Please allow 5-7 business days for your return to arrive at our Returns Center.
• Note: It may take a few days until your bank posts the refund to your account.
Claims:
Claims related to the product. Be sure to check the details of your purchase carefully before you make the payment, and check the contents of the package(s) promptly upon receipt. If you have a problem with the product, visit our Support Center to find out about return shipping arrangements.
WHICH CIRCUMSTANCES WE OFFER RETURND & REFUND:
WRONG PRODUCT:
If you discover your order is flawed please contact us Mail: support@ibspot.com. With photos of the wrong product we will providing a return shipping label. Once it is tracking we will ship a replacement a product immediately.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Oops!
Sorry, it looks like some products are not available in selected quantity.
