Herbs of Gold Vitamin D3 1000 contains a vegan-friendly vitamin D derived from lichen to support absorption of dietary calcium. Vitamin D helps calcium absorption and a diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life.

Vitamin D3 1000 supports bone strength, density and health in post-menopausal women.

Vitamin D3 1000 maintains healthy teeth, muscle strength and immune system function.

Vitamin D3 1000 supports healthy pregnancy and healthy foetal development. Supplementing vitamin D during breastfeeding can be useful to increase an infant's vitamin D status.

• Colecalciferol 25 micrograms (equiv. vitamin D3 1000IU)

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 capsule daily, with food, or as directed by your health professional.

Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, soy, tree nuts, animal products, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

WARNING:

Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Advise your doctor of any medicine you take during pregnancy, particularly in your first trimester.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Caution with atorvastatin - vitamin D may decrease bioavailability. Monitor.

Caution with orlistat (weight loss) - may impair the absorption of vitamin D. Separate dose by 2 hours.

Caution with digoxin - concurrent vitamin D may elevate serum calcium levels which can increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides. Monitor calcium levels.

Caution with thiazide diurectics - can cause an increase in serum calcium levels when coadministered with vitamin D. Monitor serum calcium levels.

CAUTIONS:

Contraindicated in sarcoidosis or hyperparathyroidism without medical supervision.

SIDE EFFECTS:

None noted at the recommended dose.

COMPANION PRODUCTS:

Calcium K2 with D3

Magnesium Forte

Omega-3 Concentrate

Zinc Forte + C