Vitamin D has well-established hormonal effects, and like other hormones it can act as a “molecular switch” by influencing the expression of multiple genes. One of its major hormonal effects is to regulate calcium’s homeostasis activities in the body. This is of vital importance, since calcium is involved in the functioning of all cells but most cells require only very little of it. Vitamin D helps the body manage calcium homeostasis (keep calcium within healthy ranges in all the body’s cells, tissues and organs). Vitamin D research has rapidly expanded into exploring its diverse roles in human health. Vitamin D’s clinically proven bone benefits are directly related to its management of calcium homeostasis and specifically to calcium balance in bone. Calcium balance is essential for bone growth and formation. Vitamin D is essential to ensure healthy control over calcium absorption and the availability of calcium to bone. Multiple studies have shown its support for healthy bone structure from childhood through old age. The body’s activated vitamin D (25-hydroxy vitamin D3) not only influences bone health but helps support immune system responses, the heart and circulation, the lungs, the musculoskeletal system and virtually all the body’s other functional systems. It is increasingly becoming clear that optimal vitamin D status may have beneficial impact on longevity. In a recently published prospective study of thousands of elderly men in Sweden, Hong Kong, and the USA, a significant association was found between healthy blood 25(OH)D levels and a healthy lifespan. Recent research also suggests the prevalence of subclinical vitamin D deficiency is increasing worldwide, and this is paralleled by an increasing number of overweight individuals. It has been proposed that being overweight may contribute to lower blood 25(OH)D levels because the storage of vitamin D in adipose tissue decreases its bioavailability.
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Doctor’s Best Vegan D3 features Vitashine D3, a plant source of vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol), needed for the body to regulate phosphorus and calcium levels for bones, teeth and heart protection. Vitamin D3 is produced in the skin by absorbing the sun’s UV rays and is obtained from food in limited amounts. Sun protection and climate factors may influence low Vitamin D3 levels.
Vitamin D3 is beneficial for immune, cardiovascular, bone density and structure, and cellular function. It plays a role in most organs and systems of the body and influences the chemical messengers of the immune system.*
Benefits of Vegan Vitamin D3
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Vitamin D3 has numerous benefits
Over the last several years research has focused on critical functions of this vitamin and the role it plays in most organs and systems of the body. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent with more than 75% of Americans deficient in this nutrient.
A major source of Vitamin D is sunlight but use of sunscreen, limited time in the sun and skin color are factors that make getting sufficient Vitamin D from the sun challenging. Doctor’s Best uses vitamin D3 which is more efficient at converting to active vitamin D in the body.
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Ingredients
Doctor’s Best Vitamin D3 2500IU with Vitashine D3, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten & Soy Free, Regulates Immune Function, Supports Healthy Bones, 60 Count
Directions
Take 1 or 2 capsules daily, preferably with food. Store in a cool dry place.
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elinam –
I love these because of their size. I wish all pills were this size. I need D (and K) for my bones so these are ideal. I will be ordering again. No animal products so that was important to me.
Barb –
All natural and alpha-gal friendly
carmen –
I like that this product doesn’t use gelatin capsules and the vitamin D is vegan. I am unable to find such a product in my local stores so Amazon is a life saver.