NEOLIFE Neo life GNLD Vegan D

Naturally sourced, whole-food based vitamin D2 and D3 are required for the maintenance of strong bones and normal immune function.

Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is known as the “sunshine” vitamin because we can make it in the body when ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight hit the skin. Vitamin D exerts its effects by binding to a protein called the vitamin D receptor. This receptor is present in nearly every cell of the body and affects many different body processes. We also get vitamin D directly from foods, but it is generally difficult to obtain adequate levels from foods alone. Foods with good levels of vitamin D include oily fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), beef liver, cheese, egg yolks and mushrooms. We typically obtain only about 10% to 20% of our vitamin D from foods. The other 80% to 90% may be produced in the body following exposure to sunlight. Our life stage, skin pigmentation, life situation and sun exposure have an enormous influence on the levels of vitamin D (or vitamin D status) that we achieve. With today’s typically indoor lifestyles and use of sunscreens, inadequacies and deficiencies of vitamin D are extremely common.

Why a Vitamin D Supplement? 

■ Today’s indoor living lifestyles and use of sunscreens threaten our vitamin D body stores, and a large percentage of people around the world of all ages are low in vitamin D. 

■ We typically only get about 10% to 20% of our vitamin D from the diet as vitamin D is not widely distributed in foods. 

■ Getting enough vitamin D all year round is vital to our optimal welness and vitality as this vitamin is needed by several body systems and organs. 

■ Both vitamin D₂ (ergoocalciferol) and vitamin D₃ (choleecalciferol) are known to be effective. 

Vitamin D Contributes to Normal: 

■ Function of the immune system 

■ Blood calciium levels. Also helps in the absorption and use of calciium and phosphorous. Calciium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis 

■ Development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth 

■ Muscle function 

■ Cell division