Our bodies require Vitamin D in order to absorb calcium and phosphorus, two nutrients essential to strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D is synthesized in the body from sunlight. But due to the winter season, weather conditions and use of sunscreen, the body’s ability to produce optimal Vitamin D levels may be inhibited.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to such health problems as osteoporosis, and decreased immunity. Studies show that Vitamin D can play a role in the immune system’s ability to fight influenza. All these factors combined as well as some evidence that Vitamin D can play a significant role in cancer prevention, heart disease, make it imperative for everyone to take a Vitamin D supplement, to ensure necessary levels in the body.
Vitamin D has been long recognized as a vital for the support of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D is necessary in the body to assist with the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorous. Scientists have also discovered Vitamin D’s role in healthy cell division and differentiation, as well as its profound effect on the immune system.
In addition, Vitamin D is linked to a long list of common age related problems. Currently, the recommended supplementation is 400 IU. Recently, numerous studies have pointed to the benefits of supplementing with much higher amounts of vitamin D, and this is particularly important for Canadians. Prominent nutritional scientists are calling for an increase to a minimum of 1000 IU per day - some even suggesting the optimal level is closer to 2000 or even 5000 per day. Zwell strongly recommends the daily use of this vitamin while the research progresses and studies are completed on the optimal daily amount.
It is especially important to consume adequate amounts of Vitamin D3, which is more easily absorbed compared to its D2 counterpart, to maintain good health status. Vitamin D3 supplementation is particularly important for those who live in Northern latitudes during the winter months when sun exposure is significantly reduced.
Given the importance of Vitamin D3 supplementation for overall health, particularly in Canada's northern cliamate, Zwell searched for a superior, organic, improved version to bring to its members. Zwell's D3 is 100% whole food, completely organic, and - we believe - the highest quality product available today.
This product is an all natural Vitamin D3 biotransformed into whole food D3 using a fermentation process involving nutritional yeast. The yeast are able to digest the D3 and absorb it into their system, thereby converting it into whole food nutrients. Some experts would agree this qualifies this product as vegetarian, similar to the mechanism a plant uses to extract nutrients from animal fertilizers and the soil.
This D3 is then mixed with organic sweet potato, creating a certified organic Vitamin D3 (Cholcalciferol) that is highly active, and delivered in a form that our bodies can most easily absorb and utilize, providing 1000 IU of all natural, whole food, Vitamin D3 in a safe and effective form.
References
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Deluca, HF. Overview of General physiological features and functions of Vitamin D
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Holick MF. Evolution and Function of Vitamin D recent results. Cancer res 2003; 164:3-28 (pubmed abstract)
Cranney, C. Horsley T., O’Donnell S. Weiler H. Ooi D, Atkinson S + al. Effectiveness and Safety of Vitamin D. Evidence report/Technology Assessment 158 prepared by the University of Ottawa, Evidence Based practice Center under contract No 290-02-002,AHRQ Publication no. 07-E013 Rockville, MD: Agency for Health and research and Quality 2007 (pubmed abstract)
Van den Berg H. Bioavailability of Vitamin D and Fluoride. Washington, DC. National Academy press 1997
Ingredients
Vitamin D3
Other Ingredients: Organic Jerusalem Artichoke, Organic Acacia gum, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Sweet potato, Organic Carnuba wax
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors or preservatives.
Dosage and Use
Take 2 to 6 tablets daily with water, with or without food or as recommended by a health care practitioner.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children
Do not exceed recommended dosage
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged
If you have a bad reaction to the product discontinue immediately.
When using a nutritional supplement, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
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Supermeal is a wholefood meal and dietary supplement specially formulated for the nutritional needs of men & women age 45+. For many, meeting optimal nutrient requirements is challenging on a consistent, daily basis.
