Today society leads a lifestyle in which sun exposure is scarce, since we spend a lot of time indoors and therefore vitamin D deficiencies are constantly increasing. According to studies, 80% of the western population is deficient in vitamin D.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is the collective name for cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2). Both are hormone precursors with an important role in calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Vitamin D3 is the more potent of the two types, raising vitamin D blood levels almost twice as high as Vitamin D2.
The production of vitamin D3 occurs in the skin by the absorption of ultraviolet rays from the sun. [1].
Functions of Vitamin D
- It is part of the metabolism of calcium (participating in its absorption, if there is no vitamin D, calcium is not absorbed) and of phosphorus, which is why it contributes to maintaining proper bone health and preventing diseases such as osteoporosis or osteomalacia.
- Collaborates in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal mucosa, thus helping to maintain the intestinal immune barrier.
- It has anti-inflammatory effect.
- There is evidence that it may be able to intervene in the modulation of the immune system. [2]
- Blue fish such as sardines, tuna, bonito or mackerel.
- Shellfish such as prawns, shrimps, prawns or molluscs such as oysters or clams.
- Dairy such as milk or cheese.
- Eggs
- mushrooms
- Avocado
- wheat germ
- calf liver
- Insufficient sun exposure
- Air pollution and cloud cover that filter UVB rays, used by the skin to synthesize this vitamin
- A diet poor in oily fish, since it is one of the main exogenous sources
- Atrophy of the intestinal villi. This can be caused by bacterial overgrowth, intolerances, inflammatory diseases, or even undiagnosed celiac disease. As the villi are atrophied, they lose the ability to absorb nutrients, among them, one of the side effects can be a deficiency of vitamins and minerals, in this case, such as vitamin D.
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Today, society leads a lifestyle in which sun exposure is scarce, since we spend a lot of time working indoors and therefore vitamin D deficiencies are constantly increasing. According to experts, 80% of the western population is deficient in vitamin D3. At Madequa we have 2 types of vitamin D adapted to your needs:
- Vitamin D3 Go Primal in capsules. It is an ideal supplement as it contains the perfect dose to keep your vitamin D levels correct. It will help reduce inflammation, strengthen your bones, and protect your immune system against the common flu and other viruses.
- Vitamin D3 Argalys in sublingual spray format. This form facilitates the use and distribution (especially to children) and the good bioavailability of vitamin D. In cases where there are intestinal problems and the villi are atrophied, this may be due to intolerances, bacterial overgrowth, undiagnosed celiac disease or even inflammatory diseases; The best form of absorption of this vitamin will be in this format, since until the villi are recovered, absorption at the intestinal level will continue to be low. If you have a vitamin D deficiency and it is caused by some intestinal pathology, without a doubt, this format is yours to be able to absorb this vitamin correctly.
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