What is Pro D3?
Pro D3 is one of a number of vitamin D supplements and treatments that can be used to treat and prevent severe deficiencies from occurring. It comes in capsule and liquid forms, as well as different strengths, depending on why it’s being taken.
We get most of our vitamin D from the sun, or at least we should. But unfortunately, this isn’t always easy during the winter months. This is particularly a problem for people with darker skin, which does not process vitamin D from the sun as efficiently as those with lighter skin.
Supplements are a great solution, and Pro D3 offers various strengths to provide protection against severe deficiencies that can lead to serious conditions like osteoporosis. Prescription strengths are available, and we can provide these after you’ve talked to us about your health.
How does Pro D3 work?
Pro D3 works by increasing the amount of vitamin D in your body, thanks to its main ingredient - colecalciferol, which your body processes and converts into vitamin D.
Vitamin D is an important part of healthy body function, and it can:
- Maintain good calcium levels, giving you stronger bones
- Ensure good function of the immune system
- Help to prevent tiredness and fatigue
- Support your mental health
What doses of Pro D3 are there?
Pro D3 is available in 5 different ‘maintenance’ doses, ranging from 400 to 2,500 IU (IU is the measurement by which supplement strength is measured) and 2 different treatment doses: 20,000 and 30,000 IU.
A maintenance dosage might be needed to slightly increase your levels of vitamin D, in which case a product like Pro D3 1000 IU would be suitable.
The higher strength doses that are prescribed to treat severe deficiencies will need to take into account just how severe your vitamin D levels are. One of the most commonly prescribed products is Pro D3 20,000 IU, but be sure to talk to our clinician to make sure you’re getting the right dose.