{"product_id":"vitamine-d3-5-000-ie-k2-200-mcg","title":"Vitamin D3 5,000 IU + K2 200 mcg | 180 Tablets | GEN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVitamin D3 and K2 from GEN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product from GEN combines \u003cstrong\u003evitamin D3\u003c\/strong\u003e with vitamin K2 MK-7 in a tablet. The D3 comes from lichen, not lanolin like most D3 supplements. This makes this variant completely plant-based. Each tablet provides 5,000 IU (125 µg) of vitamin D3 and 200 µg of K2, intended for use at one tablet every five days. Think of conscious consumers, vegans, or anyone who spends little time outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eD3 from lichen, what that means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost vitamin D3 on the market is obtained from lanolin, a waxy substance from sheep's wool. GEN chooses a different source: lichen, also known as lichen. Chemically, the result is the same cholecalciferol, but the origin is plant-based. For those who follow a vegan lifestyle, that is a relevant difference. Your body normally produces vitamin D3 itself in the skin under the influence of sunlight. In autumn and winter, or if you spend a lot of time indoors, that natural production decreases. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption\/normal use of calcium and phosphorus. In addition, vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system, to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and to the normal functioning of the muscles. Vitamin D also plays a role in the cell division process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy K2VITAL MK-7 is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 and vitamin K2 are often combined together in a supplement. Vitamin D contributes to normal calcium levels in the blood. Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to normal blood clotting. MK-7 (menaquinone-7) is a form of vitamin K2. The K2 in this tablet is K2VITAL®, a standardized raw material with 99.7% all-trans MK-7. This is how the two vitamins are together in a single tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 5,000 IU per tablet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per tablet, you are much higher than the usual maintenance dose of 400 to 1,000 IU per day. That is deliberately chosen. The recommended use is one tablet every five days. This way, you spread the dose over a longer period, instead of taking it daily. By the way, both vitamins are fat-soluble. Therefore, preferably take the tablet with a meal that contains some fat. A slice of bread with avocado or a handful of nuts with it is already enough. Many people wonder if 5,000 IU is not too much; by taking the dose only every five days, the average daily intake remains limited. If you want to be sure how you stand, you can have your vitamin D level measured via a blood test at the GP and adjust your intake accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA short, plant-based composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tablet has a short ingredient list. In addition to vitamin D3 and K2, it only contains microcrystalline cellulose as a filler and stearic acid, nothing else. No gelatin, no shellac, no animal additives. The entire formula is vegan and laboratory-tested. A jar contains 180 tablets. At one tablet every five days, you will last over nine months with that, which makes it practical if you do not want to reorder every time. This way, you keep your supplementation clear and completely plant-based with this vitamin D3 from lichen, combined with K2VITAL®. Good to know: because it contains vitamin K2, this product is less suitable if you use vitamin K-antagonist blood thinners. In that case, consult your doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German Elite Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53159816560978,"sku":"gen-153","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/gen-vitamine-d3-5-000-ie-k2-200-mcg-1.jpg?v=1793634787","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/products\/vitamine-d3-5-000-ie-k2-200-mcg","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}