Many people know Vitamin D for the beneficial effects it is able to bring to bones, but research has shown that this is only one of the many effects that this vitamin has in our body and how its deficiency is so widespread and related to various problems.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, called "calciferol", present in the human body in two forms: as ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and colecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 is present in foods of plant origin and is taken in through the diet; vitamin D3, on the other hand, is synthesized through the skin, thanks to exposure to sunlight, and is present in products of animal origin. Its properties are many also because despite the name defining it as a vitamin, it is actually a "para-hormone" as it exerts its activity on organs and systems, just like a hormone. A lot of scientific data is showing that vitamin D plays a fundamental role in maintaining normal bones and teeth and in normal blood calcium levels. Just think that there are about 30,000 genes in the body, and vitamin D is found in almost 3,000 of them, just as vitamin D receptors are found throughout the body. Firstly, it is essential for the skeletal system, it stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, as well as favoring its deposit; a role that is essential both for children throughout their growth phase, as well as throughout their lives as adults, where it is essential for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

The subjects most at risk are the elderly whose skin is less efficient in converting sunlight into vitamin D, those who are overweight (since vitamin D is fat-soluble) and obviously those who lead a sedentary life and use sunscreens of summer (they prevent the skin from producing vitamin D). The Vitamin D3 food supplement produced by Yamamoto® Research can be used in all cases of increased need or decreased dietary intake of vitamin D which provides 50 mcg per capsule equal to 2000 IU of cholecalciferol (D3 form of vitamin D) .

How to use: one or two capsules a day (depending on the needs and/or the specialist's prescription), accompanied by a generous sip of water, preferably during meals.

WARNINGS: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied diet. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age. Keep in a cold and dry place. Avoid exposure to heat sources and sunlight. Do not disperse into the environment after use.