Description

Ortho Molecular Products Vitamin D
In addition to supporting bone health, Ortho Molecular Products Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health and immune function, and promoting an overall sense of well-being.

Clinical Applications
– Maintains bone and dental health
– Increases calcium absorption and balance
– Boosts immune activity
– Supports cardiometabolic health, blood sugar balance, and weight loss
– Helps increase musculoskeletal strength and comfort

Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin, a group of fat-soluble pro-hormones that are best known for the role they play in supporting bone health and aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the gastrointestinal tract. However, a growing body of research highlights its important role in supporting other body systems, including cardiovascular and blood sugar balance, as well as increasing musculoskeletal strength, neurological and immune function enabled by its ability to target over 200 different genes throughout the body.
At the same time, deficiency and insufficiency of this important nutrient has reached epidemic proportions around the world, making the achievement of optimal levels extremely important to overall health.
Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” one of the key roles of vitamin D is maintaining serum calcium and phosphorous balance. The body makes vitamin D by converting vitamin D2 to D3, or cholecalciferol, when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D supplements come in two forms, D2 and D3. Studies have found vitamin D3 is the preferable form, as it has been found to maintain active vitamin D levels for a longer period of time.
The Ortho Molecular Products Vitamin D formula is delivered as D3 (cholecalciferol) for optimal use by the body, and is available in 1,000 and 5,000 IU capsules to meet a variety of individual needs.

Suggested Use

1 or more capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.

Product Overview
– Benefits
– Supplement Facts
– Practitioner Resources

Vitamin D Depletion
While it has long been assumed that the majority of the population achieves adequate levels of vitamin D through exposure to the sun, the biosynthesis of the nutrient is affected by time of day, seasons, location, smog/pollution, clothing, and sunscreen.

Bone and Dental Health
Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of vitamin D in maintaining healthy bone density.
Cardiometabolic Health and Blood Sugar Balance
In light of the role that vitamin D plays in a variety of tissues and body systems, it comes as no surprise that much research from recent years has underscored its contribution to cardiometabolic wellness. Vitamin D has also been shown to support healthy blood sugar metabolism.

Immune Health and Modulation
One of the more profound functions of vitamin D is its ability to modulate immunity. An important recent study suggested that improving vitamin D status significantly affects the expression of genetic pathways linked to immune activity. Vitamin D has been shown to boost the immune response by up-regulating specific genes that increase cellular production of natural compounds that protect us against pathogens.

Musculoskeletal Comfort
Numerous studies also point to the key role of vitamin D in supporting musculoskeletal strength and comfort.

Boost Your Health with Ortho Molecular Products Vitamin D – Essential for Strong Bones, Immune Support, and Heart Health!

Resources 

National Institutes of Health NIH) – Vitamin D Fact Sheet:
URL: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Purpose: Provides comprehensive information on the benefits, sources, recommended intakes, and research surrounding Vitamin D.
PubMed Central (PMC) Research Articles:
URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
Purpose: Link to research studies related to Vitamin D and its effects on bone health, immune function, and more, giving customers access to scientific evidence supporting the benefits of Vitamin D.
American Heart Association – Vitamin D and Heart Health:
URL: https://www.heart.org/
Purpose: Discusses the latest research on the relationship between Vitamin D and cardiovascular health, helping customers understand the heart health benefits of Vitamin D.
Mayo Clinic – Vitamin D and Health:
URL: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-d/art-20363792
Purpose: Offers a detailed guide on the usage, benefits, and side effects of Vitamin D, reinforcing the product’s health claims with reputable medical advice.
World Health Organization (WHO) – Information on Micronutrients:
URL: https://www.who.int/health-topics/micronutrients
Purpose: Provides global information on micronutrients, including Vitamin D, highlighting its importance in global health and nutrition.