Product Fact Sheet

Vitamin D3 1000IU

As a naturally occurring form of vitamin D, vitamin D3 is more biologically active and delivers better health benefits.

Being popular as an indicator of general health status, vitamin D deficiency affects almost 50% of the population worldwide and results in osteoporosis, rickets, fractures, falls, muscle weakness, increased risks of getting infections, etc.

In recent years, there have also been multiple publications linking the health benefits of vitamin D3 to cardiovascular diseases prevention, blood sugar level normalisation, cancer risks reduction and healthy mood maintenance.

VitaHealth Vitamin D3 1000IU is a synergistic health supplement in a base of rice bran oil which is used as a bone-health stimulator and immune booster.

Each softgel contains:

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

1000IU

Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) 100mg

100mg

providing 95% proanthocyanidins

Directions:

Adults – Take 1 softgel, once daily, after a meal or as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Why Choose VitaHealth Vitamin D3 1000IU?

High-strength vitamin D – Formulated with 1000IU of vitamin D3 which can reach the daily recommended vitamin D intake of Malaysians besides reaching the recommended therapeutic dosage for improving bone health and immune health
Better effectiveness – Compared to vitamin D2, vitamin D3 is more biologically active – Can significantly increase the vitamin D levels in the human body and has a longer half-life
A breakthrough in vitamin D3 absorption – Based in rice bran oil can produce a greater serum 25(OH)D level response than vitamin D in the base of powder or ethanol
Safe and does not cause toxicity – Clinical studies showed that vitamin D intake of up to 4000IU per day is considered tolerable and safe for adults, children over 11 years old and the elderly
High-bioavailability liquid softgel
Made in New Zealand
Halal-certified

Benefits

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

Helps to build and maintain healthy bones
Enhances calcium mobilisation and transport in the bones
Increases calcium and phosphate absorption in the intestine
Decreases PTH (parathyroid hormone) secretion from parathyroid glands
Stimulates bone cell differentiation and promotes mineralisation of the bone matrix
Improves muscle strength
Activates immune defenses, promotes proliferation and killing properties of immune cells
Strengthens antimicrobial effects of immune cells
Reduces cancer incidence and mortality (e.g. colon and breast)
Improves cognitive functions and provides neuroprotective effects

Target Customers

Individuals with insufficient sun exposure
Individuals with naturally dark skin
Individuals who use sunscreen regularly
Individuals who are obese
Individuals who are on medications such as orlistat, corticosteroids and anticonvulsants

References :

Aranow, C. (2011). Vitamin d and the immune system. Journal of Investigative Medicine, 59(6), 881–886. https://doi.org/10.2310/jim.0b013e31821b8755
Fischer, J., & Dethlefsen, U. (2013). Efficacy of cineole in patients suffering from acute bronchitis: A placebo-controlled double-blind trial. Cough, 9(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-9974-9-25
Gunville, C. F., Mourani, P. M., & Ginde, A. A. (2013, August). The role of vitamin d in prevention and treatment of infection. Inflammation & allergy drug targets. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3756814/
Morrison, S. M. G. and M. (2017, February 22). Study confirms vitamin d protects against colds and flu. Harvard Gazette. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/02/study-confirms-vitamin-d protects-against-cold-and-flu/
Natural Medicines – Vitamin D. (n.d.). https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/databases/- food,-herbs-supplements/professional.aspx?productid=929.