D3 Vitamin

Vitamin D3 fulfills many functions in the body, such as modulating the immune response in different functions of muscle cells and skin.

However, the main action is the regulation and formation of bone metabolism. In fact, it is proven that, if we have calcium and vitamin D levels online, the body is much less inclined to extract calcium from the bones and, therefore, fewer bone problems.

Problems with vitamin D3 deficiency

As you well know, calcium is one of the main components of bones and, in addition, vitamin D3 is important in the muscular and immune system.

Therefore, its deficit can cause many problems, since it is one of the vitamins, along with vitamin B12, that most helps our body.

Among the most common problems are the loss of bone density, leading to osteoporosis or fractures. In children it can lead to rickets, as well as bone pain and muscle weakness.

Several studies are being done that determine possible links to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and some autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis

However, there is still no 100% conclusive research.

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need?

The amounts are given by the needs of each age, therefore the recommended amounts expressed in international units are:

• From 3 to 18 years old: 400 IU
• From 18 years onwards: 800 IU
• Pregnant and / or lactating women: 600 IU

People with vitamin D3 deficiency problems may need higher amounts, so consult a specialist

Why can I be deficient in Vitamin D?

• Not getting enough vitamin D3 in the diet
• You do not absorb enough Vitamin D3 from food
• Little sun exposure
• Your liver or kidney cannot convert the vitamin to its active form
• You are taking a medicine that interferes with this mechanism

Who is most at risk for vitamin D3 deficiency?

• Infants of nursing age; human milk is not a source of Vitamin D3. It is advisable to give a supplement of 400IU of vitamins, if you do not take anything in the sun
• Older adults, since their skin no longer synthesizes this vitamin, as well as the low capacity of the kidneys to metabolize it
• People with disorders such as “Crohn’s disease or celiac disease, which costs much more to absorb fat
• People with kidney or liver disease
• People with hyperparathyroidism

However, a simple blood test will clear your doubts and will be able to measure exactly how much vitamin D3 is in your body

Final notes

As vegans or vegetarians, we do not usually have problems obtaining Vitamin D2, since it is obtained from plant sources (ergocalciferol) it is Vitamin D3, of animal origin (cholecalciferol) that can give us the most problems.

For this reason, we always recommend vitamin D3 supplements synthesized based on lichens or fungi that have been exposed to ultraviolet light irradiation that does not differ from the properties of vitamins D3 of animal origin.

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