Tested for you: „Vegan Vitamin D3“ from Foondiert
Dietary supplements like Vitamin D3 are currently flooding the market. But which ones do you need, and which ones don’t you need? And what is the bioavailability of the individual products, can the body utilize them at all? These are questions that no one can answer conclusively for most dietary supplements. That always leaves me a bit frustrated.
Vitamin D3, the sun vitamin
The situation is different with vitamin D3, the so-called sun vitamin. Around 80 to 90 percent of the daily requirement is formed through the skin under the influence of sunlight. The rest must be supplied – via food, but only a few contain vitamin D (e.g. egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese), or via NEMs. Therefore, this supplement makes perfect sense.
Vitamin D3 is an essential vitamin for our body. By promoting the absorption of calcium in the intestine, it contributes to the maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth. It also has an influence on muscle function and the immune system. There is now even evidence that low levels of vitamin D increase the risk of acute respiratory infections.
Vitamin D is measured in micrograms (µg) or international units (IU). 1 µg corresponds to 40 IU. Preparations with a daily dose of more than 10 to 25 μg ( 400 to 1000 IU) require a pharmacy prescription, and more than 25 μg (1000 IU) require a prescription.
High bioavailability
Back to bioavailability. This is taken very seriously with Foondiert products. By the way, the name Foondiert is phonetically derived from the German word „fundiert“ (pronounced foon-diert), what means well-founded and informed. This principle stands for all formulations, expertise and also the thoughtful packaging.
Founder and Managing Directo Dr. Natalie Validi, MRPHarmS, has worked as a licensed pharmacist for 25 years in research-based pharmaceutical companies. She says, “We place special emphasis on the high bioavailability of our ingredients because the health benefits of a nutrient are limited by its bioavailability in the body. We use nutrients in their biologically active form, which can be directly absorbed and utilized by the body without conversion losses.”
Spray instead of pills
What I particularly like about the vitamin D3 spray from Foondiert: I do not have to swallow tablets (I hate!). The direct spray is absorbed through the oral mucosa and is quickly available for the organism.daily one spray is enough. It contains 1000 IU, so I am well supplied for the month. Which is especially useful in the coming fall-winter season, when the sun shines little or not at all. Foondiert’s highly bioavailable D3 is derived from lichen and is naturally formulated without palm oil. Also additives and fillers, allergens, artificial flavors and animal ingredients of any kind and genetic engineering do not take place in this brand.
The vegan vitamin D3 does not even taste bad, a little oily perhaps for my taste. But that passes quickly again. The spray lasts for 200 days. It is also positive that all products are of pharmaceutical quality and are made in Germany. The packaging is sustainable. Glass is recycled and for the preparations in capsule form there are also recyclable refill bags.
Vegan Vitamin D3 von Foondiert, 30 ml, 24,95 Euro
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