D3 1000IU

At a Glance

Key Features and Benefits
Product Formula
Directions for Use
Safety Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Did You Know?

Introduction

Vitamin D may be obtained from the diet or by the action of ultraviolet (UV) B radiation on the skin. Despite Australia’s reputation as the “sunburnt country”, an increasing number of Australians are being diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency.

Deficiency rates vary according to the seasons (higher risk in winter) and across different latitudes (higher risk away from the equator). Other risk factors include older age, liver and kidney disorders, obesity, pigmented skin and sunscreen use.

The major function of vitamin D is to maintain serum calcium concentrations within an acceptable range. Related to this function is the well known role of vitamin D in the development and maintenance of healthy bones, with deficiency linked to bone disorders such as rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis.

Recent research is, however, revealing many more actions of vitamin D, including diverse roles in immune modulation, fall prevention in the elderly, cardiovascular health, muscle health, nervous system health, prostate health and healthy cell differentiation.^1,2

Key Features and Benefits

• Aids in calcium absorption and metabolism – important for maintaining strong, healthy bones.
• Intrinsic to the healthy maintenance and functioning of the immune and nervous systems as well as the heart and kidneys.
• May reduce falls and related fractures in the elderly.
• May reduce musculoskeletal aches and pain.
• Supports healthy metabolism of prostate cells.
• Vitamin D requirements are increased during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Product Formula

Each Capsule Contains:

Directions for Use:

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Safety Information

• Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• Always read the label. Use only as directed.
• The active ingredient contained in this product has not been shown to be contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation.
• Consult your pharmacist when taking supplements with pharmaceutical medications. Certain nutrients enhance the way some medicines work, and help make other medicines safer. Please ask your pharmacist for further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get enough vitamin D from sun exposure?

For adequate production of vitamin D in the skin, a moderately fair-skinned individual is recommended 6-8 minutes of sun exposure to the face, hands and arms on an typical Sydney summer’s day (avoiding the dangerous 10am to 3pm time slot), or 30 minutes on an typical Sydney winter’s day. Residents in cities north of Sydney will require less exposure, and those in cities south of Sydney will require more. People with highly pigmented skin may need 3-4 times this amount.¹

The use of sunscreen, while blocking the damaging effects of UVB radiation on the skin, also blocks the body’s production of vitamin D in the skin.¹ D3 1000IU capsules offer a convenient way of meeting vitamin D needs without increasing the risk of skin cancers.

D3 1000IU may also be used by those with medical or cultural reasons for limiting sun exposure. Additionally, it provides a higher dose for those who are already deficient.

Is it safe for me to take supplements with my current medications?

In many cases it is safe to combine nutritional supplements with pharmaceutical medications; however, there are always exceptions. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before adding a supplement to an existing regime.

Did You Know?

1. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin but has properties of both a vitamin and a hormone.¹⁷
2. People with darker skin are more susceptible to vitamin D3 deficiency as pigments in their skin block sunlight absorption.¹⁷