Are you the type of take a daily vitamin? Have you looked at the ingredient list recently? A lot of daily vitamins that you can get over the counter of your pharmacy include a variety of ingredients that are not good for your body. Titanium dioxide anyone? If you want to enjoy the benefits of a daily vitamin, try shopping at MaryRuth Organics for a variety of vitamins for vegans that are free of scary sounding ingredients. One such vitamin is our Vegan Vitamin D3 Gummy. The gummy includes plant-based ingredients, it is paleo-friendly, gluten-free, soy-free, and there are several other great things about this daily vitamin. Keep reading to learn why you should take D3 and find out more about our vitamins for vegans.

First, What is Vitamin D?

Did you know that technically it’s not even a vitamin at all? It’s actually a pro-hormone. When you take vitamins, you are giving your body nutrients that it can’t make on its own. Vitamin D, however, can be synthesized by your body when sunlight hits your skin. But vitamin D breaks down quickly in your body, so when levels run low, it’s important to increase your vitamin D with a vitamin.

What is Vitamin D3?

When sun hits your skin, 7-dehydrocholesterol, which is found in the epidermal layer, is converted into vitamin D3. When this vitamin is commercially produced, cholesterol is extracted from sheep’s wool. Through a four-step chemical process and a few conversions (it gets a bit technical), the finished product contains between 60 and 75 percent vitamin D3.

Health Benefits of Vitamin D3

• Dental Health: Along with a regular visit to your dentist, take vitamin D3 for improved dental health. Vitamin D is known for helping build strong bones, which includes your teeth!
• Bone Strength: Speaking of bones, D3 vitamins may help to maintain the bone’s strength and hardness. This is especially important when liver conditions are present, which can cause bones to soften.
• Calcium Support: When you take a D3 supplement, you’re also helping support calcium levels in the blood. 
• Phosphate Support: Some genetic disorders can cause poor phosphate levels, which helps to build and repair bones and teeth. Vitamin D3 and combat low phosphate levels.
• Immune System Support: Some researchers believe that vitamin D stimulates the production of peptides in white blood cells. 

Signs You Need More Vitamin D3

A recent study posted at the International Journal of Health Sciences states that, “Over a billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient.” Know the signs of low vitamin D levels and try adding a daily vitamin of D3 into your routine.

• Bone discomfort
• Muscle weakness
• Asthma in children
• Poor cognitive function in adults

MaryRuth Organics’ vitamins for vegans are especially useful because animal fat is a great source of Vitamin D and D3, which is lacking in a vegan diet. Instead of relying on over the counter supplements for your vitamin D, try our all-organic vitamins and supplements. Our vitamin D3 supplement is:

• Wheat-free
• Corn-free
• Dairy-free
• Non-GMO
• Celiac Friendly
• Plant-based
• Vegan

When you can’t get your vitamin D from the sun, animal fat, or over the counter supplements that contain scary ingredients, shop at MaryRuth Organics for the finest vitamins for vegans and more.