Liposomal Vitamin D3 from Osavi
From October to March, the sun is low in the Netherlands and Belgium, which means the skin produces less vitamin D. This vitamin d3 (cholecalciferol) from Osavi provides 4000 IU per capsule in a liposomal form, packaged in 60 units. At 1 capsule every 5 days, that gives you a supply for about ten months. The formula is based on Liposovit-D3, a branded liposomal raw material.
What makes liposomal vitamin D3 different
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means that your body absorbs it through the same pathway as fats from your diet. That is where liposomal technology comes into play. In this product, the cholecalciferol is packaged in small fatty structures called liposomes. These consist of sunflower lecithin phospholipids. Preferably take the capsule after a meal, as recommended on the label.
What vitamin D3 does in your body
Your body converts cholecalciferol into an active form that contributes to various processes. Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. In addition, vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and the maintenance of normal teeth. It also contributes to the normal function of the muscles. Vitamin D also contributes to the normal absorption and normal use of calcium and phosphorus, and to normal calcium levels in the blood. In addition, vitamin D plays a role in the cell division process.
4000 IU per capsule in perspective
One capsule contains 100 micrograms of vitamin D3, or 4000 IU. That is 2000% of the reference intake per capsule. Therefore, according to the recommended use, you take 1 capsule every 5 days, preferably after a meal, and no more often. On average, that amounts to about 20 micrograms (800 IU) per day. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) uses 100 micrograms per day as the acceptable upper limit for adults.
Who this vitamin D3 is useful for
This liposomal vitamin d3 is intended for those who want to keep their intake at the right level in the winter without hassle. You take one capsule every 5 days, so the bottle of 60 lasts about ten months. Many people wonder whether they should continue in the summer. In short: in the sunny months, your skin produces more, so the need is often lower then. If you want to know exactly where you stand, have your blood level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D tested by your GP. This way, you tailor your intake to your own situation instead of following general advice.
In short: this is liposomal vitamin D3 from Osavi with 4000 IU per capsule, in a fat-transport form based on Liposovit-D3. A clean formula with 60 capsules, good for about ten months at 1 capsule every 5 days.