Puritan's Pride - Vitamin D3 5000 IU

Puritan's Pride - Vitamin D3 5000 IU

Benefits:

• Essential for building strong bones and teeth
• Promotes calcium absorption
• Strengthens the immune system
• Supports recovery after intense physical exertion

Essential for building strong bones and teeth

Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," plays an important role in bone health and preventing osteoporosis. Few people know that a large portion of the population develops a deficiency in vitamin D during the winter months when there is less sunlight. Vitamin D is converted into an active form in the body through sunlight, i.e., UVB radiation.

Promotes calcium absorption

Vitamin D is crucial for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood, strengthening bones, and maintaining healthy teeth. Without vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium from the diet. When blood calcium levels are low, the body takes calcium from the bones. Over time, calcium levels in the bones decrease, leading to severe osteoporosis. Vitamin D is also important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

Strengthens the immune system

Vitamin D plays an important role in strengthening the immune system and fighting infections. It helps regulate the function of the immune system and can reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases and inflammatory conditions.

Supports recovery after intense physical exertion

Vitamin D can help promote recovery after intense physical exertion by reducing inflammation and promoting muscle repair. It can also help reduce the risk of muscle weakness and injuries.

Research on Vitamin D

There is an increasing amount of research on vitamin D and its role in the body. Studies have shown that a deficiency in vitamin D can be linked to a range of health problems, including osteoporosis, heart diseases, autoimmune diseases, and certain types of cancer. There is also research suggesting that adequate levels of vitamin D can help improve mood and reduce the risk of depression.

Recommended daily dose

Current recommendations suggest that the daily recommended dose of vitamin D is 2000 IU from October to March. This doubles to 4000 IU during menopause, infectious diseases, and osteoporosis. A growing number of studies show that, in the long term, 10,000 IU of vitamin D may pose no risk to healthy adults. However, side effects have been reported with extremely high intakes (50,000 IU and higher) during illnesses, where such high doses include vomiting, increased urination, thirst, encephalopathy (a disease affecting brain function), and kidney failure.