Vitamin D
Vitamin D | Sunshine vitamin | D2; D3
Found in 6,299 products 5 forms available Trending for: bone density, immune modulation, anti inflammatory
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Supplement Guide
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Berlin, winter of 1919. A pediatrician wheels a mercury-vapor lamp beside a child with bowed legs; weeks later, the bones harden and straighten....
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Liposomal Vitamin C (liposome-encapsulated ascorbic acid) vs Standard Vitamin C (ascorbic acid; tablets/capsules)
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) vs Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
For most people seeking the strongest, most durable rise in vitamin D status, choose D3. D2 works, but on average raises and sustains 25(OH)D less, especially...
Understanding Vitamin D
What it is
Vitamin D refers to several forms of fat-soluble vitamins found in fortified milk and cereals, egg yolks, and fish.
Reported benefits
→Supports bone health by helping maintain calcium and phosphorus balance
→Promotes calcium and phosphate absorption in the gut
→Supports immune function and immune regulation
→May support cardiovascular health
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
0.01mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-0.01mg
• Therapeutic dose: 0.01-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Vitamin D
Standard form
7922 products
Vitamin D-3
Standard form
40 products
Vitamin D
Standard form
6 products
Vitamin D Co-Factor Proprietary Blend
Standard form
3 products
Vit. D
Standard form
2 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:With meals
With food:22% recommend with food, 1% on empty stomach
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
