SunVit D3

What is SunVit D3?

Simply put, SunVit D3 is a form of vitamin D that can be used as a supplement or treatment. The form is vitamin D3, or more accurately, colecalciferol. You can get it in a capsule, tablet or oral solution, and there’s even a vegan tablet, which means there’s a product for almost everyone.

How does SunVit D3 work?

SunVit D3 works by increasing the levels of Vitamin D in your body in order to prevent or treat Vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D deficiency is something of a global problem. It's estimated that around a billion people worldwide suffer from it. With serious health risks associated, it’s important to be aware that it’s a problem that affects your muscles, teeth and bones, not to mention mood and energy levels.

The health benefits of taking vitamin D are well known and something we all have the potential to get something from. Low vitamin D is linked to osteoporosis when it’s severe and depression, low mood and muscle cramps when you’re consistently below the ideal levels.

The chances are you’re struggling to get all you need in winter, something that becomes even more of a problem if you have darker skin. For these reasons, you should consider taking SunVit D3 to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiencies.

How many doses of SunVit D3 are there?

Dosages for SunVit D3 vary greatly due to the fact that they’re designed as a supplement and treatment. Within the treatments, in particular, strengths differ greatly due to the fact that severe deficiencies also do.

For supplements there are SunVit D3 1,000 IU or 2,000 IU at the highest end and 400 and 800 IU at the lowest. For treatments, the most commonly used strengths are SunVit 20,000 products, but the highest dosage is 50,000 IU. The lowest dosage for treatments is 3,200, so there are options to suit the needs of just about everyone.

How to take SunVit D3

Always take prescription medications as instructed by your clinician or pharmacist and do not exceed the recommended daily dosage for the daily supplements as this can have serious health risks. Vitamin D is usually taken with a meal as this helps the body process it more efficiently. You should always swallow tablets and capsules whole with water. Each dosage has its own instructions, but your prescribing clinician may suggest treatments that differ from these. The supplement doses are taken daily, but to get the most out of them, try not to miss any as vitamin D levels build up over time. 3,200 IU products are usually taken once a day for a total of 12 weeks. For 5,000 IU products, this is shortened to eight weeks, and for 10,000 IU just four weeks. The larger doses of 20,000 onwards are usually taken once or twice a week for around six to seven weeks, but this can be extended if needed with monitoring from your clinician.

How long does it take SunVit D3 to work?

Vitamin D levels build over time, so depending on the strength of your dose and the severity of your deficiency, it can take between four and twelve weeks for your vitamin D levels to reach their optimal level. If you are taking SunVit D3 in order to prevent vitamin D deficiency from setting in, then it should be working immediately so long as you maintain your daily supplement usage.

What should I do if I make a mistake when taking SunVit D3?

You should never exceed the recommended dosage or prescription instructions. Taking more than the recommended supplement doses over a prolonged period of time can lead to serious health problems and as there is no benefit to doing this, should be avoided. Treatment dosages, due to their high strength, can lead to serious issues immediately. If you’ve taken too much, seek immediate medical attention. If, however, you have just missed a dosage, then you shouldn’t have too much cause for concern. Simply take the missed dosage at the next suitable opportunity - as long as doing so does not make you exceed your recommended daily dosage.