Vegan Vitamin D3 1000iu Cholecalciferol, Algae Extract, 12 month supply

Pure & Essential Vegan Vitamin D3 is a natural algae extract that provides cholecalciferol – the most biologically active form of vitamin D that is easily absorbed by the body and taken up into the bloodstream

Vitamin D exists in two forms: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D3 is the form naturally produced in the body, is the most biologically active form and is better absorbed and utilised by the body. Most vegan vitamin D supplements provide vitamin D as D2 ergocalciferol, but thanks to a new plant-based extract from algae, vitamin D3 is also available to followers of a vegan diet (most D3 is sourced from lanolin, derived from sheep’s wool).

Around 50% of the UK adult population are estimated to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, with yet lower concentrations found in those following vegetarian and vegan diets. Whilst most vitamin D is produced via skin exposure to the sun, UV rays are not adequate to maintain 'sufficient' status year-round in the UK. Furthermore, most food sources are of animal origin (fish, meat, eggs, dairy), leaving vegans in the UK at a higher risk of deficiency. Supplementation is therefore considered to be the most effective way to optimise consistently healthy blood levels throughout the year.

Offering an easy solution for vegans to maintain optimal vitamin D levels, Pure & Essential Vegan Vitamin D3 supports the healthy balance of calcium in the body, as well as the health of bones, muscles, the immune system and so much more. Small tablets deliver 1000iu of vitamin D3, suitable for everyday use year-round.




Healthy bones & teeth
Vitamin D3 is best known for the role it plays in supporting healthy bones and teeth, which it does by supporting the body’s ability to absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, which in turn supports normal blood calcium levels. When the balance of vitamin D and calcium is no longer optimal, there is an increased risk for conditions affecting bone health

Muscle function
Vitamin D has a direct effect on the health of muscle mass, in that it supports cell differentiation, allowing muscle tissue to build whilst also exerting an indirect effect on muscle tissue via its ability to handle calcium, which is required to support muscle contraction, with contraction facilitating movement. 

Cellular & immune function
Vitamin D3 is a hormone-like vitamin that contributes to normal muscle function and to the normal functioning of the immune system, as well as playing a role in cell division.  

Supporting the vital organs
The beneficial effect of vitamin D in maintaining calcium balance not only serves as an advantage to the functioning of muscles, but also to the central nervous system, the immune system and vital organs such as the heart, brain and lungs. Low vitamin D status is increasingly being linked with a wide range of chronic health conditions.

Pharmaceutical-grade UK manufactured food supplements
You might wonder why we emphasise that our products are ‘pharmaceutical-grade’ when we also value the importance of buying natural products. We use UK facilities that manufacture in compliance with strict and stringent GMP (good manufacturing practices) – quality standards that medicines manufacturers must meet in their production processes to ensure products are of consistent high quality that you can trust 100%. We are proud suppliers of healthcare practitioners, private clinics, hospitals & even human clinical trials.

Avoiding excessive vitamin D doses
When it comes to supplements and dosing, it’s quality over quantity. As with so many things, too much can be as bad as too little, so we advise caution with long-term vitamin D supplementation and we advise against high doses. As a fat-soluble vitamin, the body can struggle to expel vitamin D3 if taken in high amounts for too long. Any excess vitamin D3 is converted by the liver to calcifediol, a pre-hormone which can cause high levels of calcium to develop in the blood, a condition known as hypercalcaemia. Excessive doses of vitamin D3 can upset the delicate ratio of calcium and vitamin D in the body, so higher doses should only be taken for acute periods as needed. Taking smaller doses of vitamin D3, 1000-2000iu daily, helps to ensure an optimal vitamin D3 to calcium ratio is maintained, thus preventing potential issues surrounding abnormally high levels of calcium that can result from regular intake of high dose vitamin D3.

Ingredients: Bulking agents: maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose; vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol from algae); anti-caking agents: stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate; glazing agents: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerol.

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