Lamberts Vegan Vitamin D3 1000iu 90tabs The Lamberts Vegan Vitamin D3 1000iu dietary supplement is a vitamin D preparation specially designed for vegetarians (vegans), as D is 100% of plant origin (derived from lichen) and, like all Lamberts preparations, is manufactured in the United Kingdom according to the strict standards of Pharmaceutical GMP . Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be obtained through diet or synthesized by the body following exposure of the skin to sunlight (UVB). Recommended for: • the elderly, especially those with reduced nutrient intake • anyone with little or no sun exposure. Most vitamin D is produced by skin exposure to sunlight. However, many people do not produce the necessary amounts of vitamin D because the ability of sunlight to contribute to the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin is affected by: • the season (the largest amounts of vitamin D are produced during the summer) • latitude • the time of day at which the skin is exposed to the sun, cloudiness (completely cloudy skies cause a 50% reduction in vitamin D production by the skin) • smog/environmental pollution (most residents live in large cities) • the skins melanin content (people with dark skin phototype synthesize smaller amounts of vitamin D after exposure to sunlight) and • the use of sunscreen (SPF8 and above). Actions • Contributes to the normal absorption/utilization of calcium and phosphorus. • Contributes to maintaining normal calcium levels in the blood. • Contributes to bone and tooth health. • Contributes to maintaining a healthy immune system. • Plays a role in the process of cell division. Lamberts Vegan Vitamin D3 1000iu is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Assimilation time, less than 30. Recommended dosage: 1 capsule of Lamberts Vegan Vitamin D3 1000iu daily, after meals.