Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU

Optimum strength Vitamin D from the UK’s No.1 vitamin D brand. Supports normal immune function and all-round health and wellness.

Ultra Vitamin D provides D3, which is the preferred form of vitamin D.
Vitamin D can be difficult to get from sunlight and diet alone, which is why some national governments recommend vitamin D supplementation for the population.

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Ultra Vitamin D3* 1000 IU (25µg)

Optimum Strength Vitamin D3 Tablets

Ultra Vitamin D provides optimum strength vitamin D, a nutrient that plays a truly remarkable role in the body and is important for many areas of health. It not only contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth but is also known for its role in supporting normal function of the immune system, normal cell division and normal muscle function.

Vitamin D is synthesized by the body on exposure to sunlight. However, many areas of the world receive insufficient sunlight and even in sunny areas, many choose to limit their exposure due to the negative health effects of excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays. These factors have led to widespread low vitamin D levels in many parts of the world.

Many national governments now recommend vitamin D supplementation for the entire population, due to the many benefits of this key nutrient. The UK Department of Health recommends that everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing vitamin D especially during the autumn and winter. (Source: www.nhs.uk).

What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin found in foods such as mushrooms, oily fish, butter and egg yolk. Vitamin D has functions and benefits that are probably more wide ranging than any other vitamin.

There has been huge renewed interest in vitamin D recently, with new global research showing that the health benefits of this nutrient stretch beyond bone health. There is increasing evidence for the beneficial effects from dietary vitamin D which has shown benefits for its contribution to:

Normal function of the immune system
Maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
Normal muscle function
Normal blood calcium levels
The process of cell division

For adults over the age of 60, it has also been shown that a daily vitamin D intake of 20µg or more from all sources helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older.

D3 the preferred bioactive form

Ultra Vitamin D provides effective levels of the preferred form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Ultra Vitamin D provides British Pharmacopoeia quality vitamin D3. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D because it is the specific form made in the human body and therefore more effective than D2 which is found in some supplements.

Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin

While our bodies manufacture vitamin D on exposure to sunshine, the levels in many countries is so weak during the winter months that our body makes little or none at all, meaning that dietary supplements are often the best way to safeguard intakes of vitamin D. Many populations, including the majority of those in Europe, require an additional dietary source of vitamin D to achieve and maintain an adequate status of this important vitamin.

In addition, the body does not generate vitamin D when sitting behind a glass window, whether in your car or at home, because these UV rays cannot penetrate glass to generate vitamin D in the skin. Sunscreens, even weak ones, while essential to protect the skin, can affect the body's ability to generate vital vitamin D.

Vitamin D and the diet and health benefits

Vitamin D is naturally present in some foods (e.g. oily fish such as herring, sardines, fish liver oils, eggs, butter) and in a few foods that are fortified (e.g. margarine, some cereals, some yoghurts). Vitamin D is fat soluble, therefore advice to eat lower fat diets may contribute to reduced intakes from foods and hence dietary supplementation may be needed. In the UK, an average diet provides 3-4 µg of vitamin D per day and only a little more if oily fish is consumed.

There are several reasons why vitamin D supplementation may be especially recommended, including:

Government health advice to reduce sun exposure which can mean less Vitamin D is produced naturally by the body.
Reduced sun exposure in some groups of the population e.g. older people, those who cover their skin, certain occupations, medical reasons and those with darker skin tones (as greater skin melanin content can reduce the skin's production of vitamin D).
Increased requirement at certain life stages e.g. the elderly population, whose skin may not be able to synthesise vitamin D as effectively.
Those with increased dietary intolerances (e.g. lactose and dairy) or allergies.
People who are on a diet.

*Ultra Vitamin D provides D3, which is preferred form of vitamin D.

This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.

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Vitamin D plays a number of important roles within the body including:

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Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium in the body and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth

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Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system

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Important for many areas of health

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Vitamin D food supplement tablets

Nutritional Information	Av. per tablet	% NRV*
Vitamin D^†(as D3 1000 IU)	25 µg	500
*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value, µg = microgram mg = milligram, IU = International Units, †British Pharmacopoeia Quality

Ingredients

Maltodextrin, Bulking Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol, Antioxidant: DL-Alpha Tocopherol), Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Isomalt, Medium Chain Trigylcerides, Colour: Calcium Carbonate), Anti-Caking Agents: Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate.

Food supplements must not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. As with other food supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are under medical supervision, pregnant, breast-feeding, have epilepsy, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients. Made in a site that may handle nuts. Not suitable for children.

Store below 25°C in a dry place, out of sight and reach of children.

ONE TABLET PER DAY

Swallow with water or a cold drink. Not to be chewed. Do not exceed the recommended intake. Ultra Vitamin D may be used for as long as required.

Suitable for vegetarians
No preservatives or artificial colours, lactose or yeast
Ultra Vitamin D is not tested on animals

FOOD SUPPLEMENT

Made in a site that may handle nuts. Not suitable for children.

Store below 25°C in a dry place, out of sight and reach of children.

Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU FAQ

Why Has Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Been Developed?

Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU has been developed as a convenient way to supplement the diet with vitamin D. The product contains Vitamin D3, the preferred form of vitamin D produced naturally by the body on exposure to sunlight.

When Is Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Recommended?

Many national governments recommend vitamin D supplementation for the entire population, due to the presence of widespread deficiency. The UK Department of Health recommends that everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing vitamin D especially during the autumn and winter. (Source: www.nhs.uk).

There are a number of reasons why vitamin D supplementation may be required including:

- Government health advice on reduced sun exposure which can mean less vitamin D is produced naturally by the body.

- Reduced sun exposure in some groups of the population e.g. older people, those wearing certain religious clothing, certain occupations, medical reasons and those with darker skin tones (as greater skin melanin content can reduce the skin's production of vitamin D).

- Increased requirement at certain life stages e.g. the elderly population, whose skin may not be able to synthesise vitamin D as effectively.

- Those with increased dietary intolerances (e.g. lactose and dairy) or allergies.

- People who are on a diet.

What Do I Need To Know Before Starting To Use Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU?

Ultra Vitamin D is a food supplement containing British Pharmacopeia quality vitamin D3, specially formulated as a daily nutritional safeguard for men and women of all ages.

Can Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Be Used Simultaneously With Medications?

Generally, Ultra Vitamin D can be taken alongside medications. For specific advice on taking Ultra Vitamin D with medicines, we recommend that you contact your doctor or pharmacist.

How And When Should Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Be Used?

Take one Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU tablet per day with your main meal and swallow with water or a cold drink. Do not exceed the recommended intake.

As with other food supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are under medical supervision, pregnant, breast-feeding, have epilepsy, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Not suitable for children.

Ultra Vitamin D may be used for as long as required, and a regular intake is recommended unless advised by your physician.

We do not recommend chewing the tablets because they have not been formulated as chewable.

How Many Tablets Does Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Contain?

Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU is available in a 96 tablet pack. It is recommended to take one tablet per day, so each box will last just over 3 months.

Are There Any Undesired Effects Whilst Taking Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU?

Ultra Vitamin D has no known side effects when taken as directed. Do not exceed the recommended intake.

What Are The Active Ingredients Of Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU?

The active ingredients found in our Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU product include Vitamin D (as D3 1000IU). To see the full list of ingredients for this product please click on the nutritional information tab found on this listing.

For Those People Who Experience Difficulty Swallowing Tablets, Are There Any Tips Or Recommendations To Help Ease Swallowing Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU?

Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU tablets are small in size, however if you have difficulty swallowing, one method is to chew some food, then place the tablet into the mouth and swallow the chewed food and tablet together, followed by plenty of liquid. The throat opens up wider automatically to swallow the chewed food and hence the tablet should go down with greater ease. Alternatively the tablets or capsules may be swallowed with thicker liquids such as yoghurts or smoothies. The Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU tablets themselves should not be chewed.

Is Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Recommended With Any Vitabiotics Product(s)?

This depends on the level of vitamin D3 in the Vitabiotics product. Generally, Ultra Vitamin D can be used alongside other supplements to boost the intake of this essential vitamin.

Some Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) Levels Are Above 100%, Is The Safe?

Certain Vitamins are very safe at levels tens or even hundreds of times the NRV, whereas for others the safety level is much closer to the NRV. For this reason every Vitamin and mineral needs to be considered on an individual basis in terms of its upper safe level.

The Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) is the amount of a Vitamin or mineral which has been calculated to help prevent basic deficiency states in the general population. However, certain Vitamins and minerals at optimal levels, above the NRV, have consistently been shown to have positive benefits in specific areas of health. This is why some Vitabiotics formulas have certain nutrient levels greater than 100% NRV.

All Vitabiotics products have been developed using the latest research and contain effective levels of vitamins and minerals, while avoiding any excessive amounts, in accordance with official upper safe limits for vitamins and minerals.

Vitabiotics avoids ‘mega dose’ levels of isolated nutrients and instead we have always stressed the importance of safe, moderate and sensible levels of Vitamins and minerals, carefully balanced to maximise their combined effect; an approach which has been supported by many experts and researchers over the years.

How To Subscribe To Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU? (Once Approved For Subscription)

Each Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU pack contains 96 days supply (3 months), we recommend subscribing to 1 pack every 3 months. To read more about our subscribe and save offer click here.

Do I Receive Reward Points When I Buy Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU?

Yes, you will receive reward points with every Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU order you make. You can read more about Vitabiotics reward points here.

What Does 1000IU Mean In Vitamin D?

‘IU’ is a unit of measure, it stands for ‘International Unit’. The IU measurement describes the potency of Vitamin D. 1000IU of Vitamin D is equivalent to 25µg.

Does Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Contain Gluten?

No, Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU is gluten free.

Is Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Vegetarian Friendly?

Yes, our Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU product is vegetarian friendly.

At What Age Can You Start Taking Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU?

Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU is suitable from the ages of 12 and above.

Does Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Contain Soy?

No, Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU does not contain Soy.

Is Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Yeast Free?

Yes, Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU does not include yeast.

Are Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU Tested On Animals?

No, Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU has never been or ever will be tested on animals.

Vitamin D is vital. But your body can’t make it without the sun on its side. That’s why Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU has been specially formulated to give you a convenient, consistent source of this much-needed nutrient.

Vegetarian

No Preservatives

No Yeast

No artificial colours

No Lactose

Ultra Range is not tested on animals

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOMMENDATION

Vitamin D

The UK Department of Health says between October and early March we don't get enough vitamin D from sunlight. Since it's difficult for people to get enough vitamin D from food alone, the recommendations include:

Children aged 1 to 4 should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms
Everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D during the autumn and winter. (Source: www.nhs.uk).