Vitamin D 25mcg YAMAMOTO

Vitamin D by Yamamoto® Nutrition is a food supplement that provides 25 mcg of vitamin D per capsule, and can be used in all cases of increased demand or decreased intake of this vitamin. Vitamin D is essential for supporting healthy bones and teeth, supporting the immune system, and preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease.

Usually, our body produces vitamin D through Exposure to sunlight . However, we often fail to expose ourselves to the sun long enough to synthesize the necessary amount of this vitamin (at least 15 minutes of direct exposure every day are necessary). Furthermore, many food sources of vitamin D Vitamin D is not sufficient to meet our daily needs : it is mainly found in foods of animal origin, such as fish, meat, eggs, and dairy products. Plants, on the other hand, contain only negligible traces of vitamin D, with the exception of mushrooms. However, the use of monounsaturated fatty acids in cooking, such as those found in extra virgin olive oil, can improve vitamin D absorption, since this vitamin is fat-soluble . Despite these precautions, we cover only 20% of our vitamin D needs . For this reason, more and more people are resorting to taking vitamin D food supplements, not only in case of problems such as osteoporosis, menopause, the elderly, children and newborns, but also for ensure adequate intake of this essential nutrient.

Although Vitamin D is often associated with bone health, this vitamin actually plays a crucial role in many other aspects of health . Vitamin D is a " parahormone " that acts on organs and systems just like a hormone, and is essential for the proper functioning of the skeletal system, since stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus , keeping healthy bones and teeth . Furthermore, Vitamin D is involved in nearly 3,000 genes in our body, and its receptors are found throughout the body, demonstrating how important it is for many processes related to general well-being.

Vitamin D intake is particularly important during the growth of children , for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, but also during adulthood . However, some categories of people may have difficulty meeting their vitamin D needs. Older people , for example, have skin that's less efficient at converting sunlight into vitamin D, while overweight people may have difficulty absorbing vitamin D, as it's fat-soluble. Furthermore, those who lead a sedentary lifestyle or use excessive sunscreen may not synthesize enough vitamin D.

What are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency can cause a number of symptoms and health problems, including:

• Muscle weakness;

• Muscle and joint pain;

• Tiredness and fatigue;

• Reduced wound healing ability;

• Depression;

• Loss of bone density and osteoporosis;

• Increased risk of bone fractures;

• Reduced ability of the immune system to fight infections.

Additionally, vitamin D deficiency may be related to a increased risk of some chronic diseases .

Who is recommended to take Vitamin D 25mcg?

Taking Vitamin D 25mcg can be recommended to different categories of people who may have deficiencies of this vitamin , such as:

• People living in areas with low sun exposure or who are forced to spend most of the day indoors;

• People elderly who have reduced vitamin D absorption due to aging;

• People with diseases that affect vitamin D absorption, such as celiac disease , the Crohn's disease or the fibrosis cystic;

• People with dark skin , as melanin reduces the production of vitamin D in the skin.

However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor or dietitian before taking vitamin D supplements to assess whether it is actually necessary and what the best dose is for your individual needs.