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Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3

Formulated using Vitamin D3, which is naturally found in the body.

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Vitamin D is a nutrient you need for good health. It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones. Together with calcium, vitamin D helps protect you from developing osteoporosis, a disease that thins and weakens the bones and makes them more likely to break. Your body needs vitamin D for other functions too. Your muscles need it to move, and your nerves need it to carry messages between your brain and your body. Your immune system needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.

Vitamin D3 helps:

  • Support bone strength
  • Support bone mineralisation 
  • Support muscle function 
  • Support healthy immune system function

*This fact sheet by vivaLAB is for information purposes only and should not take the place of medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

People can develop vitamin D deficiency when usual intakes are lower over time than recommended levels, exposure to sunlight is limited, the kidneys cannot convert Vitamin D to its active form, or absorption of vitamin D from the digestive tract is inadequate.

Diets low in vitamin D are more common in people who have milk allergy or lactose intolerance and those who consume an ovo-vegetarian or vegan diet

Vitamin D deficiency may lead to osteomalacia, in which existing bone is incompletely or defectively mineralized during the remodeling process, resulting in weak bones

Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Fortified foods provide most of the vitamin D in the diets in the West. Some foods that help provide Vitamin D include:

  • Some. milk supply is fortified. Many plant-based alternatives such as soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk are similarly fortified, but foods made from milk, like cheese and ice cream, are usually not fortified. 
  • Added to many breakfast cereals 
  • Added to some brands of orange juice, yogurt, margarine, and other food products. 
  • Fatty fish (like trout, salmon, tuna, and mackerel) and fish liver oils are among the best natural sources of vitamin D. 
  • Beef liver, egg yolks, and cheese have small amounts of vitamin D. 
  • Mushrooms provide a little vitamin D. Some mushrooms have been exposed to ultraviolet light to increase their vitamin D content.

Vitamin D supplements may interact with some medicines. Here are several examples: 

  • Orlistat (Xenical and alli) is a weight-loss drug. It can reduce the amount of vitamin D your body absorbs from food and supplements. 
  • Cholesterol-lowering statins might not work as well if you take high-dose vitamin D supplements. This includes atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Altoprev and Mevacor), and simvastatin (FloLipid and Zocor) 
  • Steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone, Rayos, and Sterapred) can lower your blood levels of vitamin D. 
  • Thiazide diuretics (such as Hygroton, Lozol, and Microzide) could raise your blood calcium level too high if you take vitamin D supplements.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use. Store your daily packs below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from humidity and direct sunlight.