Why Supplement with Vitamin D3? Latest government statistics have shown that vitamin D is the nutrient of most concern in Britons. This is due to 29% of adults and 37% of children aged 11-18 having levels that indicate a clinical deficiency. Although we can synthesise vitamin D through sunlight, we all appreciate that good weather, even during the summer months, is not guaranteed. Because of this, and for the fact that foods containing vitamin D are sparse, the Department of Health recommends that everyone considers a 400iu (10µg) vitamin D supplement through the months of September to April. 'At risk' groups such as older adults and those with dark skin are encouraged to take a supplement year-round. Expert Support for Vegans Standard vitamin D3 has traditionally been sourced from lanolin, meaning it is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans. Simply Supplements have chosen pine as a natural, plant-based source of vitamin D3, offering a vegan-friendly solution to help maintain healthy levels of this essential nutrient. Although vitamin D2 is usually vegan-friendly, it is widely accepted to be less effective and bioavailable than D3. The main role of vitamin D in the body is helping the body absorb and utilise calcium. Thus, vitamin D has an important role in bone and muscle function. It is also a key contributor to a healthy immune system, which is an important consideration, especially during the colder, darker months.
