Vitamin D3 50mcg 60 tablets YAMAMOTO

Vitamin D3 by Yamamoto® Research is a food supplement that provides 50 mcg of vitamin D3 per capsule, equivalent to 2000 IU of cholecalciferol ( D3 form of vitamin D ), and which can be used in all cases of increased demand or decreased intake of this vitamin. Vitamin D3 is essential for supporting healthy bones and teeth, supporting the immune system, and preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease.

Usually, this vitamin is produced by the body after Exposure to sunlight : we synthesize approximately 80% of the vitamin D we need through skin exposed to the sun, but it is often not possible to get enough exposure. We spend most of our time indoors (office, school, or at home) and also Food sources of vitamin D do not guarantee optimal levels . Foods naturally rich in vitamin D are typically of animal origin (such as fish, meat, eggs, and dairy products), while in plants it is present only in negligible traces, with the exception of mushrooms. The use of monounsaturated fatty acids in cooking, such as those in extra virgin olive oil, improves the absorption of vitamin D, because this vitamin is Fat-soluble . Despite these precautions, we tend to only cover 20% of our total needs. For these reasons, it is increasingly common to resort to vitamin D supplements, and not only in cases of osteoporosis, menopause, the elderly, children, and infants.

Although Vitamin D tends to be considered only for its bone health , in fact this vitamin is important for many aspects of health . It is a " parahormone " that acts on organs and systems just like a hormone. Vitamin D is essential for the skeletal system, stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and is essential for maintaining good bone and tooth health. Vitamin D is found in almost 3,000 genes of the body and its receptors throughout the body: it therefore becomes clear how this micronutrient is involved in many processes related to our well-being.

Given its fundamental role in the health of the skeletal system, the intake of Vitamin D is essential for children throughout their growth phase , and also throughout adult life for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. The subjects who have the greatest difficulty in meeting their vitamin D needs are elderly people , whose skin is less efficient in converting solar rays, those who are in overweight , since this vitamin is fat-soluble, and obviously those who lead a healthy lifestyle sedentary and abuses sunscreen in summer, because they prevent the skin from producing 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 D3 50mcg?

Taking Vitamin D3 50mcg 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.

What's the difference between vitamin D and vitamin D3? Are they the same thing?

The main difference between vitamin D and vitamin D3 is their origin And chemical form .

Vitamin D is in fact a fat-soluble vitamin which exists in two main forms: the vitamin D2 ( ergocalciferol ) and the vitamin D3 ( cholecalciferol ). Vitamin D2 is found primarily in plant sources, while vitamin D3 is found in animal sources and is naturally produced by the skin in response to UVB sunlight.

There Vitamin D3 is considered the most effective form of vitamin D , as it has a increased affinity for vitamin D receptors in the body and is converted into active form more readily than vitamin D2. Additionally, vitamin D3 supplements are generally more effective at increasing blood vitamin D levels than vitamin D2.