Vitamins are very important for our body since they are substances that we need for normal cellular functioning, growth and development. There are a total of 13 essential vitamins: A, C, D, E, K, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cyanocobalamin), Folate (folic acid and B9), Pathotenic acid (B5), Biotin (B7). Synergies […]
Tema: vitamin d3
Vitamin D3: what it is, what it is for and how we can support our levels
Winter days are shorter, some dark and others rainy. Our bodies cannot absorb the same amount of UVB rays than during summer months and our vitamin D levels are directly affected. Also, people with darker skin and the elderly are less efficient at converting the sun’s rays into vitamin D3. In this article we tell […]
Everything you need to know about vitamin D and its health benefits
Much has been said about vitamin D and its many health benefits. Currently there is a contradiction in society because we are constantly warned of sun damage but at the same time we are well aware of the importance of good vitamin D level. So the question is, if I protect myself from the sun I […]
How much vitamin D do we need?
The need for Vitamin D in each person will vary depending on the age, sex and health of each. Level of vitamin D decreases in older people and women often have a lower level of vitamin D than men. The Food and Nutrition Committee suggests that adults over the age of 71 should increase their […]
Why Vitamin D is on my “top 5 anti-ageing nutrient list”
Vitamin D has become a hot topic of conversation. European Public Health authorities reckon anyone living in the countries where exposure to sunlight is scarce during a large part of the year, e.g. the UK, are likely to have less-than-optimal levels, or even experience deficiency. Vitamin D is responsible for key underlining processes that ensure […]
