What is vitamin D3?
Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol or colecalciferol, is the substrate (the raw material) for the steroid hormone, 1,25(OH)(2)D(3), also known as calcitriol, involved in many vital functions in most cells of the body. Vitamin D3 is formed in the skin under the influence of UVB in sun- or artificial UVB light. Only a few foods contain some vitamin D3. Back to FAQ • 3 important?”> Why is vitamin D3 important? Vitamin D is required for optimal bone, muscle and nerve health, and appears to have a wide range of other important functions in the body. A low serum vitamin D level may be associated with several (autoimmune) diseases including MS. Source: Van der Mei IA. Information on Vitamin D levels for People with Multiple Sclerosis. Menzies Research Institute, 2007. Vitamin D is required for optimal bone health, and vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis and influence neuromuscular function (strength and balance). This can result in falls and ultimately, fractures. Interesting
