Vitamin D3 has a vast range of benefits for your entire body, including stronger bones and teeth, pain relief for achy muscles and bones, and keeping your immune system strong to avoid getting sick.
Vitamin D3 is what we get from sun exposure and meat or animal products we consume, whereas Vitamin D2 is derived from plants, and is safe for vegetarians and vegans. Because most of us don’t get enough sun, whether it’s due to your apprehension towards the sun’s harmful effects on your skin, or you have a job that keeps you indoors, taking NOW Foods Vitamin D-3 5000 IU in a highly absorbable liquid softgel format, is highly recommended to ensure your body receives a sufficient supply of this key vitamin.
Symptoms of low Vitamin D levels
- Exhaustion & insomnia
- Weakened muscles, back pain and aches in bones
- Mood changes – feeling depressed
- Weakened immune system
- Hair loss
- Appetite loss
How Vitamin D works with other vitamins and minerals for overall health
- Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption, and calcium is important for building strong bones and teeth, therefore a deficiency in vitamin D can cause bones to break easier and bone density loss which could lead to osteoporosis. We recommend taking vitamin D and Calcium together in the recommended ratio.
- To aid the absorption of vitamin D, and for your body to use it more effectively, magnesium is required. There are many magnesium options available, however, we recommend taking Magnesium Glycinate due to its superior bioavailability and gentleness on the digestive system.
- Taking Vitamin D on its own in small doses should be ok, however, it is not recommended to take Vitamin D3 without its cofactor vitamin K2. Vitamin D and Vitamin K work together to move calcium from your soft tissues like your arteries where it could cause cardiovascular issues, and into your bones and teeth where it is required.
“Recommended ratio of 100 mcg of vitamin K2 for every 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 – Dr Berg”
- Zinc is another important cofactor and is involved in various processes, including immune function and bone health, and is needed for vitamin D to work properly.
- When your immune system is triggered by viruses, vit D controls the growth of your immune cells to fight off infection. To help with Vitamin D’s immune boosting capabilities, consider taking a high quality Vitamin C supplement.
If you are concerned about taking high doses of vitamin D, please read this article: Is it safe to take 10 000iu of Vitamin D daily.
How to take Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, so for maximum absorption, it is recommended that you take it with a meal containing healthy fats. There is no ‘right’ or ‘best’ time to take Vitamin D, it can be taken day or night, but if you are taking high doses of Vitamin D, consider dividing it between morning and night, or whenever you have your meals.
For more information, please read the essential benefits of vitamin D and how to take it safely.
Important Cofactors for Vitamin D Absorption
Based on extensive research and recommendations by doctors, for maximum absorption and utilization of Vitamin D, it is important to take it together with its cofactor’s vitamin K2, Magnesium Glycinate and Zinc.
What Health Experts & Doctors Say
For more information, watch the videos from health experts and doctors who confirm the vast benefits of Vitamin D3 and the importance of its cofactors.
Video: The Unique Benefits of Using Vitamin D and K2 Combined
Video: 7 Ways to Boost Your ABSORPTION of Vitamin D
Dianne Childsmith (verified owner) –
I use to suffer with lower back pain as well as bad fatigue on a daily basis. I started taking Now Foods Vitamin D3 and Magnesium Glycinate and I am amazed at how it has improved my health. I barely have lower back pain and my energy levels have increased dramatically.