Buy Vitamin D Capsules (Arthritis & Joint Care from Thompsons) online.Thompsons Vitamin D Capsules (THOM301)Due to the perils of too much sunlight, concerns have been raised about a decrease in Vitamin D levels particularly in at-risk groups. Vitamin D is specifically reknowned for its ability to increase Calcium absorption thus having a positive impact on bone health. However a deficiency of Vitamin D may also impact on immune function, mood and birth weight. Alongside Calcium, Vitamin D is considered one of the pregnancy “Big 3” together with folic acid and omega 3-fatty acids. Research on Omega 3 provides beneficial effects on bone metabolism and integrity through a variety of biochemical mechanisms while concomitantly increasing Calcium absorption, bone Calcium and bone density. Vitamin D deficiency is more common in strict vegetarians (who avoid vitamin D-fortified dairy foods), dark-skinned people, alcoholics, and people suffering intestinal malabsorption disorders such as celiac disease).
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Features and benefits:
Vitamin D is important for building and maintaining healthy bone mass & density.Vitamin D Supports the role of Calcium in lowering the risk of osteoporosis.Vitamin D May reduce muscular weakness in the elderly thus reducing the risk of falls.Vitamin D May reduce risk of low bone mineral density in people with digestive disorders.Vitamin D Supports healthy birth weight.Vitamin D May be helpful in immune modulation.Vitamin D Enhances mood in healthy subjects during winter.Omega 3 Promotes and enhances bone health.A diet with a higher ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids may help to maintain bone density.
Active Ingredients:
| Vitamin D3 | 1000iu |
Fish Oil (supplying 150mg of Omega 3 as 90mg EPA and 60 mg of DHA) | 500mg |
Recommended Dosage:
| Adults | One capsule daily with food or as professionally prescribed. |
Precautions and Contraindications:
- Some researchers believe that amounts up to 10,000 IU per day are safe for the average healthy adult, although adverse effects may occur even at lower levels among people with hypersensitivity to vitamin D (e.g. hyperparathyroidism).
- Of all published cases of vitamin D toxicity for which a vitamin D amount is known, only one occurred at a level of intake under 40,000 IU per day.
- Only take more than the dose stated on the label if under consultation with a healthcare practitioner.