Blooms Vitamin D3 promotes Calcium absorption which is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones. Vitamin D deficiency is common in Australia particularly in the age group where osteoporosis is a risk. Vitamin D assists with the absorption of Calcium. Stronger muscles and bones can help reduce the risk of falls in the elderly and reduce fractures. Vitamin D3 is the most absorbable form of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is mainly produced in our skin by a reaction that requires sunlight. Vitamin D is found in low levels in food thus requiring exposure to the sun to receive required amounts. There are two types of Vitamin D - Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and Vitamin D3 (colecalciferol). Vitamin D2 is produced in plants and enters the body through diet. Vitamin D3 is thought to be more bioactive than Vitamin D2 and is used in Blooms Vitamin D3 1000IU. There is growing evidence to suggest that the required daily amount of Vitamin D required is 1000 IU, the amount found in one capsule.

Recent research has found that Australians have low blood levels of Vitamin D. 23% of women are marginally deficient in Vitamin D while 80% of dark skin and veiled women have a marked deficiency. It is also reported that, the average estimated dietary intake of Vitamin D is ten times lower than recommended levels. A limit to exposure in sunlight has been thought to account for the reduction of Vitamin D.

Ingredients

Each soft gel capsule contains:
Colecalciferol 25 mcg (1000 IU).

No added gluten, yeast, milk derivatives, salt, lactose, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Directions

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily.

Vitamin supplements should not replace a balance diet.

Cautions & Interactions
Vitamin D is contraindicated to those who have hypercalcemia and those with evidence of Vitamin D toxicity. Dosages of up to 60 mcg rarely cause adverse effects; however, dosages of over 100 mcg may cause hypercalcemia.

Pregnant and Breastfeeding
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not exceed the upper tolerable limit of 3200 IU (80 mcg).

BLOOMS

Blooms Vitamin D3 1000iu 400c

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