Lessening the Effects of Lactose Intolerance
Okay, I am lactose intolerant big time. I love dairy products, but they do not love me back…so I do worry that I miss some of those vitamins, especially the Vitamin D found in milk. So, when I was offered the opportunity to take this vitamin for a little test drive, I accepted. For the next few months I will be trying Nature Made® Vitamin D vitamins #VitaminD. Cool.
I chose the Vitamin D 1000 IU Liquid Softgels because they are easy to swallow and are are made of Vitamin D3, the body’s preferred form of Vitamin D. They also make a higher dosage 2000 IU supplement if you have low sun exposure in the winter season or use heavy amounts of sunscreen. Here is a quick Nature Made video about Vitamin D…
Maintaining healthy levels of Vitamin D in your body has been shown to be an important part of your overall health. Vitamin D is a nutrient that supports the absorption of calcium. It also supports breast, colon and prostate health. Most interesting to me is that it contributes to the maintenance of a healthy mood. It contains properties beneficial to bone, tooth, muscular and immune health. On top of that, a multitude of studies support its role in immune health. Who knew?
Being deficient in Vitamin D can cause symptoms like low mood and energy. As I get older, these have been becoming more and more of a problem for me. So I am hoping that my energy levels will increase with daily doses. I will let you know.
Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Corn Oil, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). As ingredients may change from time to time, please check the label on the bottle. No Artificial Color. No Artificial Flavors. No Preservatives. No Yeast. No Starch. No Gluten.
Your children could probably use more than they are currently getting. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommending 400 IU per day for children.
They come in to following sized and strengths and even for children:
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Vitamin D 2000 I.U. |
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Vitamin D 2000 IU Liquid Softgel |
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Vitamin D 400 I.U. |
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Vitamin D 400 I.U. Kids Chewable Orange Flavor |
Interesting information I found about Vitamin D that you may not know:
A deficiency of Vitamin D is something that plagues up to 40% of Americans over 50. While Vitamin D is plentiful in many dairy products, and our own bodies manufacture it while exposed to sunlight, decreased consumption of milk and lack of exposure to sunlight as we age has led to an increased deficiency in adults.
Vitamin D is Calcium’s little buddy. It helps your body absorb calcium in the blood stream, which is vital to maintaining bone strength and tooth health. Calcium without Vitamin D is insoluble, and cannot be absorbed by the body. Vitamin D develops strong bones and teeth, and if we suffer from a deficiency of it we are more prone to fractures and cavities.
Geography and weight also play a role in your body’s level of Vitamin D. Even if with normal sun exposure you do make enough Vitamin D, in the fall and winter months you might not be making enough because of lack of sunlight. There’s an enzyme under the skin that is converted by sunlight to manufacture Vitamin D–much like a plant that already contains chlorophyll, but needs sunlight to help convert it into food.
People who are medically obese are also at a risk for Vitamin D deficiencies. Because of the extra fat beneath the skin, the enzymes that sunlight converts are not as easily reached. For this reason, people who are 20% heavier than their normal weight range should supplement their diet with Vitamin D to make sure their body is receiving enough of this essential nutrient.
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