Doctors have recently found that the majority of those who live in cool climates
-whether omnivore, vegetarian or vegan- are vitamin D deficient. All this is
in spite of the fact that some fish contain vitamin D and milk, cheese and ice
cream are fortified with Vitamin D for those who follow an
omnivore or vegetarian diet. For vegans rules are the same. People who do not
get adequate sun exposure or Vitamin D fortified foods are at the risk of developing
Vitamin D deficiency unless they supplement.
Vitamin D deficiency classically causes rickets and osteomalacia
(thin bones) and is more common in children who are vitamin D deficient. Prolonged
breastfeeding is a cause of rickets in some children who don’t get enough
vitamin D in their breast milk. Excessive use of sunscreens can cause vitamin
D deficiency. In adults, vitamin D deficiency can cause bone weakness and boney
pain.
Those who are especially encouraged to supplement with vegan vitamin D include
those greater than age 50 that are at increased risk of developing vitamin D
deficiency. People with limited sun exposure should also consider supplementation,
especially if they are homebound and live in Northern Latitudes. People with
dark skin don’t get enough Vitamin D in their system.
Those with fat malabsorption need to be supplemented with vitamin D and other
fat soluble vitamins. Those who are obese and have a BMI greater than 30 often
are vitamin D deficient and should supplement with vitamin D.
Vitamin D is used to support those with osteoporosis, those with fragile bones
and an increased risk of bone fractures. Insufficient vitamin D can contribute
to osteoporosis by reducing calcium absorption. Vitamin D also plays a role
in cancer prevention, especially in colon, prostate and breast cancers. The
data are strongest for breast and prostate cancer.
Vitamin D might play a role in preventing type I and type II diabetes, high
blood pressure, glucose intolerance and multiple sclerosis. There have been
many research studies supporting these ideas. In fact, a recent study showed
that vitamin D supplementation is associated with a reduction in death from
any cause by 7 percent.
The recommended dose is 800 IU per day, although doses up to 3000 mgday have
been taken by some individuals with known deficiency.
DEVA Vitamin D is 100% animal free, and guaranteed for purity,
freshness and labeled potency. Remember all DEVA Products are 100% vegan, vegetarian
and are certified by the Vegan Society, the non-profit organization that actually
invented the word "vegan".
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Directions
For adults take one (1) tablet a day with food or as directed by a health care professional.
Warnings
Always consult your doctor before taking any dietary supplement.
Deva Nutrition Vegan Vitamin D - 90 Tablets
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings per Container: 90 |
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| Ingredients: |
Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value* |
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| Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) |
800 IU |
200% |
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Other Ingredients: Plant Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose
Sodium, Vegetable Stearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide.
Free of: GMOs, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, sugar, salt, starch, preservatives; animal products, byproducts or dervatives.
