{"product_id":"vitamin-d3-1000iu-25ug-tablets-3-for-2","title":"VITAMIN D3 1000iu\/25ug  tablets-3 for 2","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff001c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITAMIN D3 (Cholecalciferol)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat is required to promote calcium absorption. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D provides is a nutrient that plays a truly remarkable role in the body and is important for many areas of health. It not only contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth but is also known for its role in supporting normal function of the immune system, normal cell division and normal muscle function, which is essential for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff000c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome individuals who might need extra vitamin D include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder adults\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreastfed babies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople with darker skin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObese individuals (or those who’ve had gastric bypass surgery)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople with conditions such as cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, or liver disease\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D is synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight. Even in the hottest, sunniest countries, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover a billion people worldwide have very low levels of \u003cspan\u003evitamin D, because of lack of sunshine. We are advised to cover up our body to protect it from the sun and we are advised to put on a sun screen, all of which helps us to protect our skin.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto the negative health effects of excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays. These factors have led to widespread low vitamin D levels in adults and in children in many parts of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMany governments and health organisations now recommend vitamin D supplementation for the entire population, due to the many benefits of this key nutrient. The UK Department of Health now recommends that everybody from birth take a supplement containing vitamin D to help safeguard their levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween October and March the levels of sunlight in the UK and northern hemisphere is not sufficient for our body to make vitamin D. Public Health England also recommends that everyone from birth should take a supplement containing Vitamin D all year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff001c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Vitamin D found?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D naturally occurs in foods such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOily fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – such as salmon*, sardines, herring and mackerel, trout, tuna.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg yolks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheese, milk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D supplements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* 3 ounces of cooked salmon provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout 570 international units (IU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0023;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFUNCTIONS \u0026amp; BENEFITS OF TAKING VITAMIN D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal function of the immune system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process of cell division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance of normal bones and teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal absorption of calcium and phosphorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContributes to normal blood calcium levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance of normal muscle function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D has functions and benefits that are probably more wide ranging than any other single vitamin. There has been huge renewed interest in vitamin D recently, with new global research showing that the health benefits of this nutrient stretch beyond bone health. There is increasing evidence for the beneficial effects from dietary vitamin D, which has shown benefits for its contribution to the points outlined above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor adults over the age of 60, it has also been shown that a daily vitamin D intake of 20µg or more from all sources helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0014;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD3 the preferred bioactive form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate Nutrition’s Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the preferred form of D3, which provides effective levels of vitamin D. It’s the specific form made for the human body and therefore more effective than D2 which is found in some supplements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0200;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D - the sunshine vitamin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgain, we cannot stress enough that while our bodies manufacture vitamin D on exposure to sunshine, the levels in many countries is so weak during the winter months that our body makes little or none at all, meaning that dietary supplements are often the best way to safeguard intakes of vitamin D. Many populations, including the majority of those in Europe and the northern hemisphere, require an additional dietary source of vitamin D to achieve and maintain an adequate status of this essential vitamin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the body does not generate vitamin D when sitting behind a glass window, whether in your car or at home, because these UV rays cannot penetrate glass to generate vitamin D in the skin. Sunscreens, even weak ones, while essential to protect the skin, can affect the body's ability to generate vital vitamin D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff1900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D and the diet and health benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D is naturally present in some foods (e.g. oily fish such as herring, sardines, fish liver oils, eggs, butter) and in a few foods that are fortified (e.g. margarine, some cereals, some yoghurts). Vitamin D is fat soluble, therefore advice to eat lower fat diets may contribute to reduced intakes from foods and hence dietary supplementation may be needed. In the UK, an average diet provides 3-4 µg of vitamin D per day and only a little more if oily fish is consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff000c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are several reasons why vitamin D supplementation may be especially recommended, including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGovernment’s health advice is to reduce sun exposure, which in turn can mean less Vitamin D is produced naturally by the body. Reduced sun exposure in some groups of the population e.g. older people, those who cover their skin, certain occupations, medical reasons and those with darker skin tones (as greater skin melanin content can reduce the skin's production of vitamin D).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncreased requirement at certain life stages e.g. the elderly population, whose skin may not be able to synthesise vitamin D as effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose with increased dietary intolerances (e.g. lactose and dairy) or allergies.\u003cbr\u003ePeople who are on a diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is used to treat and prevent vitamin D deficiency and associated diseases, including rickets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor osteomalacia.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                               \u003c\/span\u003e*Ultimate Nutrition’s Vitamin D provides D3, which is preferred form of vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0700ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should not use cholecalciferol if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D, or if you have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh levels of vitamin D in your body (hypervitaminosis D); \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eigh levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia); or \u003c\/span\u003eany condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eToo much Vitamin D could harm an unborn baby or a nursing baby. Ask your doctor before using a vitamin D                   \u003c\/span\u003esupplement if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not give cholecalciferol to a child without medicl advise. Your child’s dose will depend on age, weight, diet and other factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition and take supplements as part of a varied diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to changing your diet and lifestyle, taking a vitamin D supplement is a good way to top up, especially in the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff4100;\"\u003eRECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eFood supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied balanced diet \u0026amp; health lifestyle. Use as directed by your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eKeep sealed and store in a dry, cool place.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eKeep out of the reach of children.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo not use if Seal is broken.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58659357032780,"sku":"65d45025b415a-3 for 2","price":13.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1087\/5276\/5260\/files\/vitamin_d3_1000iu.jpg?v=1788349629","url":"https:\/\/www.ultimate-nutrition.com\/products\/vitamin-d3-1000iu-25ug-tablets-3-for-2","provider":"Ultimate Nutrition UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}