100% plant-based vitamin D3 in Phytocaps
- Supports normal immune function, bones, teeth and muscle function.
- Small pearls with 38 µg vitamin D3 from algae
- Planted-based Phytocaps (made from fermented corn, potato and peas)
- The capsules are without cellulose / hydroxypropylmethylcellulose / HPMC
- The vitamin D is dissolved in cold-pressed olive oil for optimal absorption
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- Manufactured under Danish pharmaceutical control
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Why Pharma Nord vitamin D3 supplements?
- Documented bio-availability, proven by science. Bio-Vitamin D3 has been featured in a number of clinical trials which prove their superiority when it comes to a D3 preparation
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Dissolved in cold-pressed olive oil for maximum absorption. When it comes to supplements, absorption is key for performance
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Manufactured to pharmaceutical standards - just like all of our products
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Contain cholecalciferol - a form of vitamin D that is naturally produced in the skin
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Easy to swallow 'pearl' capsules.
Our video here also explains the difference between pharmaceutical standards and food grade supplements and the huge difference it can make in quality:
What are the benefits of vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 is a fantastic nutrient that's essential for our overall well-being and boasts a number of benefits, including:
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Contributing to the support of the immune system. What's more, studies have shown that vitamin D may stimulate the body's production of anti-viral and anti-bacterial proteins.
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Helping to maintain healthy muscles and nerves
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Contributing to the maintenence of normal teeth and bones
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Helping our bodies absorb calcium
What is vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble form of vitamin D - when you produce this naturally, it's called cholecalciferol.
We produce vitamin D3 in our skin when exposed to adequate ultraviolet light from the sun. However, our modern lifestyles, which tend to keep us indoors, are depriving us of the sunshine we need. Unfortunately, even the foods we eat rarely contain enough vitamin D3 - if any at all!
Our vitamin D3 supplements are easy to take and specially formulated in gel 'pearls'. Vitamin D3 is liposoluble (dissolves in oil), so an oil-based formula is best. Our preparation is dissolved in cold pressed organic olive oil to enhance absorption. They contain the cholecalciferol form of vitamin D3.
Who might be deficient in vitamin D3?
So, what are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency? Fatigue, hair loss, back and muscle pain, and even depression can be symptoms of a lack of vitamin D3. More than one billion people worldwide are estimated to be deficient in vitamin D3. The UK government recommends a vitamin D3 supplement for several key groups of people, including:
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People over 65 years of age
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Those with low or no exposure to the sun
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Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
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Young children from six months to five years old
What are D-Pearls Green?
D-Pearls Green are small, soft plant-based capsules with 38 mcg (1520 IU) of vitamin D3 in each capsule. The vitamin D secreted by algae is dissolved in cold-pressed olive oil to improve absorption. The size of the capsules makes them easy to swallow, but they can also be chewed. The phytocapsule is colored with a little low-fat cocoa powder. Research has shown that D-Pearls have good absorption.
It has previously been possible to get vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) from plants and yeast, which vegetarians and vegans could consume, but research (Shieh A, et al. 2016) has shown that vitamin D3 is more effective in raising the body's D-vitamin level than D2.
The vitamin D in D-Pearls Green is produced by algae. The algae used is grown under controlled conditions and is approved as food and commonly used in food globally. However, D-Pearls Green do not contain parts of the algae itself; rather, the algae secrete vitamin D3 which is purified. There is no difference between vitamin D3 from algae and vitamin D3 from lanolin. They are chemically identical.
How do vitamin D3 supplements work?
Vitamin D is an important daily supplement, but what is the use of vitamin D3? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, of which our bones and teeth store 99%. Vitamin D3 increases the absorption of calcium from food and reduces the excretion of calcium from the body. Since our skeleton acts as a reservoir for calcium therefore our bones become depleted if our calcium intake is insufficient.
Vitamin D3 supplements can also help maintain healthy muscles and nerves, as well as a healthy immune system.
What's more, studies have shown that vitamin D may stimulate the body's production of anti-viral and anti-bacterial proteins. Some experts say they would choose a vitamin D supplement before vitamin C when considering cold and flu protection!
How much vitamin D3 should I take?
We recommend the following:
400IU - 1-5 capsules per day
800IU - 1-5 capsules per day
1,000IU - 1-5 capsules per day
1520IU - 1 capsule per day
3200IU - 1 capsule per day
5,000IU - 1 capsule per day
Or as directed by a physician.
Further information on vitamin D3
Our In-House team including our Senior Nutritionist has written articles on Vitamin D3 :
| D-Pearls Green 38 µg (1520 IU) declared content per capsule: | %RDA* | ||
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| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 38 µg | 760% |
*RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance
Product Facts
Directions:
1 capsule per day or as recommended by a physician.
To be taken with food and a glass of water.
Do not exceed recommended amount.
Pregnant and lactating women and those on medication should seek professional advice prior to taking supplements.
Nutritional supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients:
Bulking agent: olive oil.
Glazing agent: Hydroxypropyl starch.
Humectant: vegetable glycerol.
Stabilizers: agar, carrageenan, pectin (apple).
Purified water.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol).
Humectant: Sorbitol
Low-fat cocoa powder.
Green tea powder.
Beetroot powder.
Storage:
Dark, dry and at room temperature.
Keep out of reach of young children.
Shelf life:
Minimum 3 years.
Safety and quality
At Pharma Nord's factory in Vojens we produce both pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, which makes it possible to carry out the same control procedures for dietary supplements as for pharmaceutical products. Both dietary supplements and medicines are examined according to a carefully determined plan - which ensures that the products contain what the specification says. This gives consumers assurance that the individual D-Pearl contains the amount of vitamin D that is listed
