Herbal Live D3 K2 Vitamin Dropper Bottle 20 ml
4-6 drops per day for adults
What is Vitamin D Good for?
This vitamin, whose deficiency can cause severe symptoms, is used for many different functions in the body. Vitamin D is needed for the absorption of calcium, one of the main building blocks of bone. It is an important vitamin for the functioning of the nervous system and muscles, and for a strong immune system. You can obtain the necessary amount in the body in three ways. The first is through the skin's own production of the vitamin, the second is through diet, and the third is through vitamin supplements. Vitamin D is naturally synthesized in the skin after exposure to sunlight. However, because excessive sun exposure can cause skin aging and cancer, most people prefer other sources.
The body's vitamin D needs vary depending on age. The required amount increases with age. When body levels of the vitamin fall too low, bones become thinner and more fragile. Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition in society. Those with dark skin, those who are overweight, and those over 65 years of age have lower vitamin D levels. Therefore, vitamin supplements are recommended to normalize blood levels. However, it is important to be careful and avoid excessive vitamin D intake, as very high levels do not provide any additional benefits. On the contrary, they can cause various health problems.
Vitamin D serves to maintain adequate calcium levels in the blood in two ways:
- Increased calcium absorption: Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium from the foods we eat.
- Absorption of calcium from bones: When you don't consume enough calcium, vitamin D begins to draw calcium from bones, the body's main calcium reservoir, to maintain normal blood calcium levels.
Therefore, adequate calcium intake is important. When calcium intake is insufficient, our body uses the calcium reserves in our bones. This can lead to osteoporosis over time.
What is Vitamin K Used For?
- Calcium deposition in bones: Vitamin K activates the osteocalcin protein, which promotes calcium deposition in bones and teeth.
- Calcium clearance from soft tissues: Vitamin K activates the matrix protein GLA, which prevents calcium from accumulating in soft tissues such as the kidneys and blood vessels. It prevents vascular calcification.
Since calcification of blood vessels is one of the factors thought to contribute to the development of chronic heart and kidney diseases, adequate vitamin K intake can be extremely important for our health. But there's another aspect that's equally important.
How Should Vitamin D Be Used?
Vitamin D's role is to increase the intestinal absorption of calcium from the food you eat.
If you don't get enough calcium from your diet, your body will need vitamin D to meet its calcium needs, this time by taking calcium from your bones.
As for vitamin K. It comes into play in at least two ways when it comes to bone health and calcium.
First, it helps calcium settle in bone by activating osteocalcin, a protein that promotes calcium deposition in bones and teeth. Its second function is to activate the "matrix GLA protein," which prevents calcium from accumulating in soft tissues such as blood vessels and kidneys, thus preventing calcium from precipitating in the kidneys and vessels.
In short, vitamin D ensures adequate calcium levels in the blood, while vitamin K helps bones utilize this calcium more effectively, preventing its accumulation in the kidneys and vessels.
Storage: Store at room temperature, out of reach of children. Do not expose to direct sunlight. The production date, best before date (BEST) and batch number are on the cap. Once opened, use within 1 year.
