Vitamin D3 Oil 1000 IU Drops 50 ml

Vitamin D, which has been researched for decades, is known for its versatile and amazing effects on almost all areas of the human body. Vitamin D (calciferol) is also known as the "sun vitamin" because it can be largely produced by the body itself with the help of sunlight.

There are two different forms of vitamin D: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D2 is the form that occurs mainly in plants, while vitamin D3 occurs mainly in non-plant organisms. Thus, the vitamin D3 form is also present in humans and is more absorbable by the body. 

Studies based on vitamin D produced from lanolin (wool wax) have shown:

• Vitamin D contributes to normal immune system function.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth and bones.
• Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
• Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption and utilization of calcium, phosphorus and normal blood calcium levels.

A deficiency of vitamin D can therefore have very far-reaching and serious consequences.  

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency

• Persistent fatigue
• Low mood
• Sleep disturbances
• Concentration problems
• Osteoporosis (bone loss)
• Osteomalacia (softening of bones)
• Susceptibility to infections
• Respiratory diseases
• Diabetes
• Multiple sclerosis
• Dementia
• Mood swings
• Lack of interest
• Heart rhythm disorders

>> A vitamin D deficiency can be quickly detected by a blood count. Almost one in three Germans has only a deficient supply of vitamin D. Especially in winter, a deficiency becomes all the more likely.  

Causes of vitamin D deficiency

• Lack of sunlight (e.g. due to work)
• Stress
• Lack of leisure time
• Advanced age
• Smoking
• Nutritional vitamin D deficiency (especially vegetarians and vegans, as it is found primarily in animal foods and fatty fish)
• Absorption disorders (e.g. inflammations or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract)
• Diseases with low fat absorption (e.g. exocrine pancreatic insufficiency)  

Prevention of vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency can often be compensated or prevented by regular but moderate sunbathing anyway outdoor activities. However, for many people this form of vitamin D intake is not possible (e.g. due to work, illness). The oral intake (in drop form) of vitamin D is therefore a quick and effective way to prevent or quickly compensate for a vitamin D deficiency.

Our liquid vitamin D3 oil can be easily and individually dosed due to the amber glass bottle with pipette lid. D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin, so it should always be taken with fat and is with us for optimal absorption already dissolved in corn oil.  

Vegan vitamin D3 from lichen? No thanks!

Many suppliers advertise plant-based vitamin D3 from lichens. Lichens belong to the fungi or algae and therefore also contain vitamin D3.

Here are the reasons why we do not offer our vitamin D3 from lichens:

• The raw material for vitamin D3 from lichens costs about 3x as much as that from lanolin (wool wax). For many users this high price is not affordable. If you do find a product made from lichen that is comparable in price, you should question exactly how this can be possible.
• Almost all studies on vitamin D3 and its effectiveness are based on vitamin D3 extracted from lanolin (wool wax). Whether vitamin D3 from lichens with a different chemical structure has the same effect has yet to be adequately proven.
• Vitamin D3 from lichens is not sustainable because lichens take years to decades to grow. Where do the lichens for the thousands of lichen products on the market come from? Good question! After all, there are not as many lichens in the world as there are supplies.
• Vitamin D3 derived from lichens is also usually unsustainable, as these lichens are often taken from the natural ecosystem, even though many animals (such as reindeer) rely on this food source.
• Vitamin D3 extracted from lichens requires an enormous amount of resources and a high input of energy. This is also not environmentally friendly.  

Vitamin D3 best with vitamin K2

Vitamin D3 is often recommended in combination with vitamin K2, as the two vitamins complement each other perfectly. A combination of the two products and more information about vitamin K2 can be found here: Vitamin D3/K2 1000 IU / 20 µg