Metagenics Vitamin D3 1000IU 90 caps
Directions: Metagenics Vitamin D3
Adults Standard Recommendation:
Take 1 capsule = 1000iu daily with food or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Adults Therapeutic Dose:
Take 4 capsules = 4000iu daily with food until pathology test is 150 then half dose for maintenance.
Note:
Magnesium helps vitamin D absorption. Metagenics Clinically Effective Magnesium.
Clinical Benefits: Metagenics Vitamin D3
- Maintains healthy immune function: Vitamin D has been shown to play an important role in regulating the immune system. 1,25 (OH)2D3 suppresses most elements of the adaptive immune system whilst inducing most elements of the innate immune system.1 By inducing the innate immune system, vitamin D enhances the response to both bacterial and viral agents, by promoting differentiation and activity of macrophages. Vitamin D has also been shown to influence the cytokine production of immune cells, supressing the release of IL-2, IFN-y and TNF-α, the products of the TH-1 line of cells.2
- Vitamin D helps calcium absorption: Vitamin D is involved in the efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption and also in the parathyroid hormone regulation of serum calcium levels.2,3 In a low vitamin D state, the intestine absorbs 10% – 15% of dietary calcium compared to 30% to 40% with adequate vitamin D levels.4
- A meta-analysis of 12 randomised controlled trials has shown vitamin D to reduce the risk of fractures in the elderly. Vitamin D significantly reduced the risk of hip fracture by 26% and non-vertebral fracture by 23%.5 Alongside adequate calcium consumption, vitamin D may help to reduce the risk of falls that leads to fractures, by playing a role in musculoskeletal function. Vitamin D has been shown to have direct effects on muscular function, modulated by specific vitamin D receptors present on human muscle tissue. In a separate, double-blind RCT, vitamin D taken with calcium significantly improved musculoskeletal function, reducing the amount of falls in older adults by 49% over 3 months.4
The Prevalence of Australians with Vitamin D Deficiency.6
Van der Mei IAF, et al. The High Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency across Australian Populations Is Only Partly Explained by Season and Latitude. Environmental Health Perspective, 2007; 115 (8); 1132-1139.
Ingredients: Metagenics Vitamin D3
Each 0.25 mL dose contains: | |
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) | 25μg |
Equivalent Vitamin D3 | 1000IU |
μg= microgram
Metagenics Vitamin D3 90’s is free from corn, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, soy protein, starches and salt. No added artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives.
Warnings: Metagenics Vitamin D3
Not all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact HealthMasters in Australia by email: reception@healthmasters.com.au.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Metagenics Vitamin D3
Pregnancy: While there is evidence to support using these ingredients during pregnancy and a review did not identify concerns for use, Practitioner discretion is advised.
No evidence of adverse effects at doses of 4,000 IU vitamin D3 daily during pregnancy.[55]
Lactation: Safe for use.
[55] Dawodu A, Akinbi H. Vitamin D nutrition in pregnancy: current opinion. Int J Womens Health. 2013 Jun 24;5:333-43
Storage: Metagenics Vitamin D3
Store below 30° C