Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in several functions of the human body. It promotes the absorption of calcium, thus contributing to the health of bones and teeth. In addition, it plays an essential role in the functioning of the immune system.

Taking a vitamin D3 course helps to limit the risk of deficiency which can lead to various health problems, such as bone fragility or increased sensitivity to the environment, such as during colds for example.

No, we have chosen to offer a vegan food supplement that is suitable for everyone. We have therefore selected a 100% plant-based natural vitamin D3, obtained from algae!

It's a bias! Vitamin D in capsules has three major advantages over oil: greater ease of use, a total absence of taste and, thanks to its quality, better resistance to oxidation.

Since vitamin D is fat-soluble, it is better assimilated by the body when it is integrated into a lipid solution. This explains why it is often found in oily form (spray, drops, etc.).

To offer you a supplement that is easy to consume and at the same time highly bioavailable, we have chosen microencapsulation. This is a process resulting from the latest technological innovations that consists of encapsulating vitamin D within a plant matrix.

The interest is twofold: micro-encapsulated vitamin D3 is as well assimilated as oil but much more stable than the latter.

According to the bioavailability study conducted on Vitamin D3V®, it has been shown that vitamin D3V is effective in increasing blood vitamin D levels and even has advantages over a classic vitamin D3, in relation to blood calcium levels.

The study also compared the bioavailability of vitamin D3V® with that of vitamin D2, proving that vitamin D3V® is more bioavailable (and better tolerated by the body) than vitamin D2.

The main dietary sources of vitamin D are oily fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel. Eggs, especially the yolks, also contain moderate amounts of vitamin D.

However, the main source of vitamin D3 remains exposure to sunlight. Human skin produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Thus, spending time outdoors under sunlight effectively contributes to the body's natural synthesis of vitamin D.

If your vitamin D3 intake is not sufficient, it may be relevant to take supplements. But to make the right choice, here are some criteria to take into account:

• Origin: If it is derived from lanolin, it comes from sheep's wool. Although natural, it is not compatible with a vegan diet. At Novoma, we preferred to opt for a plant-based form of vitamin D, extracted from algae.
• Dosage: To benefit from all the benefits of vitamin D, we advise you to take a supplement providing 1,000 to 2,000 IU per day, or 25 to 50 µg (2,000 IU being the maximum recommended content in France).
• Galenic: Vitamin D exists in different forms: ampoules, drops, tablets, capsules, etc. We prefer the capsule format which combines ease of use, precise measurement of dosage and absence of taste.