Viridian Vitamin D3 2000iu (Vegan) 60 Vegetable Capsules

The classic vitamin D deficiency disease is rickets, yet as fear of sun-exposure has grown and lifestyles have become more sedentary, exposure to the sun has dropped dramatically and vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of rickets has surged. The skin cannot create vitamin D if covered in sunscreen or clothing, it is thought that a sun cream with SPF15 will reduce the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D by more than 95%.<br> <br> Furthermore, many older people and those with dark skin or those who tend to wear more modest clothing are amongst the population groups that are most likely to suffer sub-optimal vitamin D levels.<br> <br> Dietary sources include fortified foods, eggs and fatty fish.<br> <br> Most commonly-available Vitamin D3 supplements are derived from the lanolin in sheep’s wool, however Viridian Nutrition's Vitamin D3 is vegan and naturally-derived from lichen.<br> <br> Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, muscle function and immune function. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.<br> <br> <b>Directions:</b> <br> As a food supplement, take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.<br> <br> <b>Ingredients</b><br> Vitamin D3 (2000iu) (Vegan vitamin D3 extracted from Lichen) 50ug<br> In a base of alfalfa.<br> <br> <font color="#FF0000""><b>TRENDING ON OUR BLOG</b></font alt="test"><br> Nature's tonic! <a href="blog/nature%27s-tonic%21~1778"> - <b>Click here.</a></b><br> How To Beat The Blues <a href="blog/beat-the-blues%21~1750"> - <b>Click here.</a></b><br> The Vitamin Of Mood And Light <a href="blog/the-vitamin-of-mood-and-light%21~1747"> - <b>Click here.</a></b><br> Getting A Good Night's Sleep <a href="blog/oh%2C-to-be-dozy%21~1749"> - <b>Click here.</a></b><br> D-Day Is Everyday! <a href="blog/d-day-is-everyday%21~1754"> - <b>Click here.</a></b>