| Clinical Dose | 2000 i.u. |
| Source | Algae |
| Organic Limits | Sunlight derived Vitamin D is insufficient for those living in northern hemispheres or working or living predominantly indoors. |
| Technology | A sustainable suitable form of cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) |
| Region | UK |
| Data | Peer-reviewed trials |
Vitamin D3 is vital for overall health; both mental and physical. In the body, Vitamin D3 supports a healthy absorption of calcium and phosphorus, vital for heart, bone and muscular health.
Peer-reviewed studies report that Vita-algae D® has been proven to support the body’s systems.
Vitamin D3 is responsible for regulating many systems within the body, therefore a deficiency presents in a multitude of symptoms. The immune system is compromised, the body is less resilient to the common cold and slower to recover from illness and infection. Vitamin D3 deficiency can also show up in low mood, prolonged lethargy, reduction in skin vitality and weight gain.
Vitamin D is the collective term for Vitamins D2 and D3. The difference being that D2 is cheaper to manufacture and therefore used to fortify foods like cereals and milk, whereas D3 is predominantly animal based. Supplementing with vitamin D3 is generally more effective as it stays in the bloodstream longer.
Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble Vitamin, meaning it cannot be dissolved in water. By taking Vitamin D3 supplements alongside healthy fats such as avocado, oils and omega rich fatty fish, the absorption of Vita-algae D® can be increased.
Vitamins D3 and K2 play a vital role in the production of calcium, therefore supplementing with them further strengthens bone mass throughout the body. These vitamins works best when taken together — Vitamin D3 promotes absorption whilst Vitamin K2 directs the calcium to where it is needed. This interdependence of Vitamin D3 and K2 means supplementing with a formula like the LYMA Supplement that contains both, is highly advisable.
There are no known side-effects of taking the correct dosage of Vitamin Vita-algae D® but plenty from a lack of it. Vitamin D3 contributes to the creation of new hair follicles, so therefore a D3 deficiency may contribute to hair loss. Those suffering with alopecia commonly have low levels of Vitamin D.
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5. Severely vitamin D-deficient athletes present smaller hearts than sufficient athletes. Allison R. J., Close G. L. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 2015, Vol. 22(4) 535-542.
6. The importance of vitamins D and K for the bone health and immune function in inflammatory bowel disease. Iijima H., Shinzaki S., Takehara T. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2012 Nov;15(6):635-40.
7. The Truth About Vitamin D: What Kind of Vitamin D is Best? WebMD feature series on vitamin D. By Daniel J. DeNoon and Nazario B.. Webmd Archives 2009.
8. Can a vitamin D deficiency cause hair loss? A vitamin D deficiency may cause numerous problems, including hair loss. Article written by Luo E. K. and Fletcher J. on April 30, 2018.
