{"product_id":"viridian-0284","title":"Viridian Vitamin D3 2000iu - 7 Veg Caps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic vitamin D deficiency disease is rickets, yet as fear of sun-exposure has grown and lifestyles have become more sedentary, exposure to the sun has dropped dramatically and vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of rickets has surged. The skin cannot create vitamin D if covered in sunscreen or clothing, it is thought that a sun cream with SPF15 will reduce the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D by more than 95%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, many older people and those with dark skin or those who tend to wear more modest clothing are amongst the population groups that are most likely to suffer sub-optimal vitamin D levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDietary sources include fortified foods, eggs and fatty fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost commonly-available Vitamin D3 supplements are derived from the lanolin in sheep’s wool, however Viridian Nutrition's Vitamin D3 is vegan and naturally-derived from lichen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, muscle function and immune function.  Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption\/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne microcapsule provides: Vitamin D3 (2000?IU) 50?µg, Alfalfa (base) –\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a food supplement, take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57739001364806,"sku":"0284","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/4123\/3478\/files\/viridian-import-20261029-0284.jpg?v=1793282461","url":"https:\/\/salisburyhealthstore.co.uk\/products\/viridian-0284","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}