Cyto D3 2500IU - MCT Base

• Supports skeletal health, immunity, mood disorders, cardiovascular function, hormonal imbalances and more
• 2500 IU of stable vitamin D3 per drop, allowing for variable and condition-specific dosing

As Canadians living north of the equator, sun exposure is not always guaranteed, and winters can be long. This is problematic not only because of the health implications of a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, but also because of the role ultraviolet (UV) rays play in the synthesis of vitamin D3 in the body.

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the preferred form of vitamin D for optimal bioavailability and function in the body. It is naturally photosynthesized in skin tissue from the cholesterol compound 7-dehydrocholesterol following exposure to UV-B rays. However, current estimates suggest that one in three Canadians is deficient in vitamin D due to inadequate sun exposure, poor diet, medications, obesity, and other stressors. Approximately two in three Canadians have adequate, but suboptimal, vitamin D levels.

These numbers are concerning because vitamin D is essential for countless actions in the human body. It is best known for its ability to positively regulate calcium absorption from the intestine. However, research over the past two decades has discovered that vitamin D3 is necessary for proper immune function, mood health, cardiovascular function, skin health, and proper gene expression. Consider that vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are found in dozens of tissues, including the thyroid, adrenals, pancreas, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular tissues, colon, liver, kidneys, breasts, and retina. With this in mind, it is not surprising that many experts now refer to vitamin D3 as a hormone with the ability to actually alter gene production and expression.

Cyto-D3 2500IU - Softgel is designed to help prevent vitamin D3 deficiency. Each softgel provides 2500 IU of stable vitamin D3 in an organic coconut oil base to promote optimal absorption and bioavailability.