Vitamin D

Studies clearly show that vitamin D is a key nutrient which affects the immune response and has been shown in multiple studies to possess or stimulate anti-viral properties. Assessing vitamin D status and maintaining optimal serum levels should be considered in all but particularly ageing adults and children. Vit D supplementation to achieve normal levels along with micronutrients should be regarded as one of the essential factors which improve health overall and also supports our fight against infectious diseases.⠀If you have SNPs on your vitamin D genes like I do then you will need to supplement all year round. And you may need a higher dose to achieve optimum levels.
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Vitamins do not work in isolation; Vitamin K2 works synergistically with Vitamin D and Vitamin A supplementation alongside Vitamin D3 avoids unbalanced excess or artificial deficiency of either vitamin.⠀
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Vitamin D contributes to:⠀
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Normal growth and development of bones in children.⠀
Maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function.⠀
Normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.⠀
The normal function of the immune system.⠀
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Vitamin K contributes to:⠀
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Normal blood clotting.⠀
Maintenance of normal skin, bones, red blood cells and vision.⠀
Maintenance of normal vision.⠀
Reduction of tiredness and fatigue.⠀
Protection of cells from oxidative stress.⠀
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Vitamin A contributes to:⠀
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Normal iron metabolism.⠀
Maintenance of normal mucous membranes, skin and vision.⠀
The normal function of the immune system.⠀
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This @nutrigold.co.uk vitamin D3, A&K supplement can be taken long-term. If taking other supplements containing Vitamin D then check your total daily intake – if greater than 5000iu daily (125ug) for more than four months then have your Vitamin D levels checked – optimal blood levels for Vitamin D3 are 100-150nmol per litre. I’m just about getting to 100 whereas my husband who does not have SNPS on his vit d genes easily gets there with the same dosage as me!