Ostelin Vitamin D3 1000IU 60 Capsules

Information Ostelin Vitamin D3 1000IU Want strong bones? Ostelin Vitamin D3 1000IU provides a daily dose of vitamin D3, the form found naturally in the body. Each small, easy to swallow capsule contains Colecalciferol 25 micrograms (1000IU). Vitamin D is important as it: 1. Promotes calcium absorption and supports bone mineralisation 2. Supports muscle function and maintains bone strength 3. Maintains a healthy immune system function Did you know? Vitamin D is made in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light from the sun. Insufficient vitamin D levels can reduce the absorption of calcium by up to 50%.¹ Benefits of Ostelin Vitamin D3 1000IU Promotes calcium absorption and is involved with bone mineralisation Maintains muscle function and bone strength Maintains a healthy immune system function Bone health across life stages Pregnancy & Infancy A developing baby needs calcium, especially during the third trimester of pregnancy when the skeleton is developing. 80% of the total calcium needed by a developing baby is transferred from the mother at this time.² ³ Children & Adolescents During adolescence, puberty prompts a growth spurt and bones reach their maximum rate of growth. Calcium is especially important during this time, as these are crucial years where you are building your 'bone bank' for life.4 5 Adulthood You reach your peak bone mass at around 30 years old. The more you have in your 'bone bank' at this stage, the more you can stave off the age-related decline in bone density. Menopause & Seniors Between the ages of 50 and 70, women need more calcium than men to make up for rapid bone loss during menopause.² This is why osteoporosis is more common in Australian women.6 Reference List 1. Fong J et al, Can Fam Physician 2012, 58:158-62. 2. National Health and Medical Research Council 2008, Nutrient references for Australia and New Zealand. 3. Kovacs CS, Physiol Rev 2016, 96:449-547. 4. Mitchell PJ et al, Osteoporos Int 2015, 26(12):2723-2742. 5. Better Health 2019, Calcium. 6. Osteoporosis.org 2019, A new burden of disease analysis.general information vitamin d to maintain bone strength and healthy immune system function. support bone strength and muscle function with ostelin ...