Description
The downstream processing of Vitamin D3 crystal yields Vitamin D3 Powder, which is a white or yellowish-white powder with no odor.
In most countries, Vitamin D3 is a popular food/feed additive and ingredient. It can be used to treat osteoporosis or as a supplement to improve overall health.
Vitamin D3 can also be used to treat conditions where vitamin D3 levels are low, such as in people with underactive parathyroid glands, low phosphate levels in the blood, or hereditary conditions where the body does not respond to the parathyroid hormone.
Vitamin D3 also encourages the kidneys to recycle phosphate back into the blood, which aids in maintaining the proper pH of the blood.
Here are its main benefits and applications:
- Bone Health: Vitamin D3 is crucial for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, which are vital for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. It helps prevent rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, and it may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- Immune System Support: It plays a significant role in the immune system. Vitamin D3 can modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses, reducing the risk of infections, particularly respiratory tract infections.
- Mood Regulation and Mental Health: There is evidence suggesting that vitamin D3 may play a role in regulating mood and warding off depression. Adequate levels of vitamin D3 are associated with a reduced risk of depression and improved mood.
- Heart Health: Vitamin D3 may contribute to heart health. Some studies suggest that it helps in regulating blood pressure and preventing arterial stiffness, which could reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Diabetes Management: It may influence the management and prevention of diabetes by regulating insulin levels and supporting glucose metabolism.
- Cancer Prevention: Research indicates a potential link between adequate vitamin D3 levels and a lower risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate, and colon cancers.
- Muscle Function: Adequate levels of vitamin D3 are important for maintaining muscle strength and preventing muscle weakness or atrophy.
- Weight Management: Some studies suggest that vitamin D3 might play a role in weight loss and management.
Application: Vitamin D3 can be obtained from sun exposure, food sources like fatty fish, liver, egg yolks, and fortified foods (such as milk and cereal), and dietary supplements. The recommended dosage varies depending on age, health conditions, and exposure to sunlight, and it’s important to avoid excessive intake as it can lead to toxicity.
Foreal Biotech Vitamin D3: 40,000,000 IU/g (USP), 98% HPLC
