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What is Vitamin D Supreme by Designs for Health? Vitamin D Supreme provides a clinically useful dose of vitamin D3, 5000 IU per veggie cap, and vitamin K in both K1 and the MK-7 form of K2, which is highly bioavailable. Both of these forms of Vitamin K are important to our health: Vitamin K1 (the naturally occurring form of vitamin K in vegetables) and Vitamin K2 as MK-7, which is a product of soy fermentation (free of soy allergens) and has the special property of metabolizing slowly throughout the day.
 This formula contains higher therapeutic doses than Vitamin D Synergy for situations where more aggressive repletion is required. Most holistically oriented health care practitioners are aiming for vitamin D blood levels of between 50 - 100 ng/mL as optimal. Many patients will require a higher dose of vitamin D as found in Vitamin D Supreme to achieve this. Vitamin D Synergy, our 2000 IU lower dose product, should be considered for maintaining optimal blood levels of vitamin D for long-term supplementation in patients that are exposed to adequate sunlight. Vitamins D and K are essential for optimal bone and arterial health and for maintaining the immune system in proper balance. The amount of vitamin D and K in this formula may correct the deficiencies of a majority of patients that do not get adequate sun exposure and/or dietary sources of these vitamins.
Vitamin
D Synergy: Why is vitamin D deficiency
on the rise? Many people are avoiding sun exposure due to fear of
ozone layer problems, or because of skin cancer or concern of skin
wrinkling. Twenty minutes of sun exposure daily to 6% exposed skin
is necessary for maintaining our body's own production of vitamin
D.
 Some drugs bind fats, including fat soluble Vitamin D and contribute to low vitamin D levels. These drugs include Cholestyramine,
a bile acid sequestering medication, and laxatives. Intake of Olestra
and soluble fiber can also potentially reduce vitamin D absorption from food. Statin drugs can cause cholesterol levels
to fall lower than ideal which may contribute to vitamin
D deficiency.
Patients with fat malabsorption, problems with bile production
or production of lipase for digesting fats are also susceptible
to low vitamin D levels. For these individuals consider LV-GB (liver-gallbladder
support formula) and/or Digestzymes (digestive support formula containing
Lipase enzyme). Patients with dark skin pigmentation or a dark tan
may require up to four times longer sun exposure to absorb the same
amount of UVB as light or untanned skin, because melanin blocks
UVB. African decent individuals have a much higher incidence of
vitamin D deficiency, especially in northern states.
Obese individuals can have 50% lower plasma levels of vit D than
normal weight people, for the same supplementation levels or sun
exposure.
Women with low hormone levels are more susceptible to vitamin D
deficiency. Estrogen or progesterone deficiency (amenorrhea, surgical
or age-onset menopause) impairs the formation of the active form
of vit D. Aging skin has a reduced capacity of vitamin D synthesis.
By age 75, vitamin D levels can be 25% lower than
levels in younger individuals. We now know how important Vitamin K is for directing the transport of calcium into bone and teeth for optimal strength. Increasing the amount of vitamin D, via supplementation, in the presence of inadequate levels of vitamin K, can increase the risk of calcium deposition in arteries and soft tissue and have a very negative effect on artery elasticity. This is due to their interaction in the use of MGP, Matrix Gla Protein, which is a strong inhibitor of arterial calcification. The expression of MGP is vitamin D dependent and the gamma-carboxylation step, making it active, is vitamin K dependent. Together, D and K make a great team.
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Vitamin D Synergy Supplement Facts
How Do I Use Vitamin D Synergy by Designs for Health: Recommended
Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day
or as directed by your health care practitioner. WARNING:
WARNING: This product contains vitamin K.
Consult your health care practitioner before use if you are taking
Aspirin, Coumadin, Warfarin or antibiotics. Vitamin K may adversely interact with anticoagulation drugs known as blood thinners. Patients taking these medications should be medically supervised while taking Vitamin D Supreme.
*These statements have not been evaluated by
the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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