Nutra-life Vitamin D3 1000IU
Provides vitamin D3, the active form found naturally in the body. Studies show its value in bone and joint health in reducing the risk of Osteoporosis through its positive effects on calcium balance and bone density. Nutra-life Vitamin D3 1000IU includes the cofactors boron for bone health and the antioxidants selenium and vitamin E.
Supplementation is becoming more important with reduced exposure to sunlight, ageing and inadequate dietary sources.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice. Contains Selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of less than 150ug of Selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded. Selenium containing products are not suitable for children under the age of 15 years.
Key product benefits:
- Build strong and healthy bones
- Active D3 form of vitamin D
- Build strong and healthy bones
- Active D3 form of vitamin D
- 1000 IU /day dose shown to help reduce fracture risk in the elderly2
- Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphate
- Contains the bone support nutrients Boron, Selenium and vitamin E
- Improves muscle strength in the elderly to help reduce risk of falls
- Maximum absorption formula
1000 IU /day dose shown to help reduce fracture risk in
How is vitamin D formed in the body?
Very little vitamin D is found naturally in food sources, with the majority
of vitamin D coming from the sun's UV B rays.
Sunlight activates vitamin D3 from the cholesterol located in the skin. This
is then converted in the liver and processed by the kidney to help maintain
calcium balance in the body.
As we age, our body's ability to convert vitamin D in the skin declines.
Ongoing research
Much research has been done on vitamin D in the body and its role in bone
health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Recently knowledge of the growing
number of people in the Western world with low levels of vitamin D, more
research has been undertaken which has shown vitamin D's wider health benefits
for men and women.
Contra-Indications and Precautions of Nutra-life Vitamin D3 1000 IU
Consult your healthcare professional if on prescription medication, or
pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not exceed the stated dose without medical advice.
Vitamins should not replace a balanced diet.
This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of
150µg of selenium for adults from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
Children: Do not use without medical advice.
Ingredients
Each soft gel capsule provides:
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 1000 IU) 25 µg
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 50 µg
Boron (as Borax) 1 mg
d-alpha Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E 50 IU) 33.6 mg
Contains no addedwheat, gluten, dairy, egg, fish, artificial colours,
flavours, sweeteners or yeast.
Plus Bone nutrients Boron, Selenium and vitamin E
Boronimproves the development and maintenance of bone tissue and
activates vitamin D through its action in the kidney
Seleniumassists with the formation of bone and the absorption of
vitamin D
Vitamin Eis included to assist free radical scavenging, and both
vitamin E and selenium are needed to create the intracellular antioxidant
glutathione, important for bone density.
Who is at risk of having low vitamin D levels?
Those who regularly avoid sunlight may be at risk of low vitamin D levels.
At-risk groups include:
- The elderly
- Those who are house-bound or in residential care
- Naturally dark-skinned people
- Those who are obese
- Those who cover their skin for cultural or religious reasons
- Babies of vitamin D deficient mothers
Low vitamin D levels or deficiency in vitamin D can lead to problems such as
osteoporotic fractures, bone & joint pain, falls, muscle & bone weakness or
walking difficulties
References
- Australia and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, Endocrine Society of
Australia and Osteoporosis Australia. Vitamin D and adult bone health in
Australia and New Zealand: a position statement. Med J Aust 2005;
182: 281-285.
