Description
2500IU Super Concentrated D Vitamin
Helps to prevent Vitamin D deficiency
Botanica Vitamin D capsules are made from organic Portobello mushrooms that offer a bioavailable vegan source of Vitamin D.
Features
- VEGAN VITAMIN D: Botanica Vitamin D Capsules are made with portabella mushrooms, which score the highest vitamin D values of all mushrooms!
- HIGH POTENCY: Contains 2500 IU of vitamin D and 200mg of portabella mushrooms per veggie capsule.
- WHOLE PLANT BASED INGREDIENTS: Our Vitamin D is food-based for greater bioavailability, plus has the added benefits of antioxidants, riboflavin, and niacin that work together to be more functional, powerful, and effective.
- DAILY USE: Take one capsule daily or as recommended by your health care practitioner.
- THIRD PARTY CERTIFIED: Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and non-GMO.
- Proudly Canadian: Based in beautiful British Columbia and proudly Canadian-owned since 2008.
- NPN 80110919
Benefits
WHOLE FOOD VEGAN VITAMIN D SOURCE
Botanica's Vitamin D Capsules are made from organic Portobello mushrooms. When mushrooms are exposed to sunlight, they produce Vitamin D. This whole food also provides additional nutrients such as B vitamins and minerals that help to increase the assimilation and efficacy of the Vitamin D. Botanica's portobello mushrooms are sustainably grown with very little water and electricity needed, and the soil is recycled into potting soil. Each vegan capsule contains 2500 IU of Vitamin D.
SUPPORTS BONE HEALTH
Vitamin D is a vital nutrient for our health, especially when it comes to bone health. Vitamin D helps with the absorption of Calcium. When Calcium intake is combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise, you have a reduced risk of developing osteoporosis.
Medicinal Ingredients
Vitamin D 62.5 mcg - 2500.0 IU
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Hypromellose.
Recommended Dose
Take one capsule daily, or as recommended by your health care practitioner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the mushrooms used in Botanica’s Organic Vitamin D grown on?
The mushrooms used in Botanica’s Organic Vitamin D are grown on an Organic Compost. The Compost is part of what is certified by the CCOF, Organic Certification entity.
Is the packaging, specifically the boxes for capsules, sustainably made?
Rest assured, our boxes are recyclable, made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified post-consumer paper, and printed with vegetable-based ink.
Can I use this product for an extended period of time?
For the 2500 IU capsules, consult a health practitioner for use beyond 6 months.
Are there any contraindications to using this product?
1000 IU
Consult a health practitioner if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
2500 IU
Consult a health practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, having kidney disorders, taking other products containing vitamin D or taking prescription medications including antacids, anticonvulsants, digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, steroids, statins or thiazide diuretics. 15-20 mcg (600-800 IU) of vitamin D per day is adequate for most individuals. Consult a health practitioner to determine if you would benefit from additional vitamin d before taking this product. Do not use this product if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria. Stop use and consult a health practitioner if weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, lack of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ringing in the ears, lack of coordination and muscle weakness occur which are early symptoms of hypercalcemia or if you have any other side effects.
Is vitamin D2 as well absorbed as vitamin D3?
There exists some controversy on ergocalciferol (D2) and cholecalciferol (D3) in terms of their abilities to raise 25-hydroxy D (25(OH)D) levels, the best indicator of Vitamin D status. Some of this controversy is related to synthetic Vitamin D2, which is not the case for Botanica capsules. Here is a study summary on the topic of absorption for D2 vs D3 [1]: Both forms are effective, and in the long term, D2 appears to be most effective when given daily and D3 appears to be most effective when given 2-weekly. Females appear to mount larger 25(OH)D response to D2 than males.
[1] Hammami MM, Yusuf A. Differential effects of vitamin D2 and D3 supplements on 25-hydroxyvitamin D level are dose, sex, and time dependent: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Endocr Disord. 2017;17(1):12. Published 2017 Feb 24.
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