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Vitamin D can be obtained through food sources such as eggs, fortified cereals and oily fish, but is predominantly synthesised in the skin through exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency is common across populations throughout the UK. As a result of a low level of exposure to sunlight, vitamin D synthesis becomes almost impossible in the winter. Deficiency has also been observed amongst athletes including those who mainly train outdoors. This has a detrimental impact on bone health and may have wider health consequences which negatively affect athletic performance. Vitamin D3 has been shown to provide support for the immune system and help towards the maintenance of normal muscle function. Vitamin D3 supplementation can play an important role in correcting vitamin D deficiency to ensure the maintenance of adequate to optimal levels. Each small and easy to swallow Healthspan Elite Vitamin D3 capsule provides 4,000iu of naturally sourced vitamin D3. This level is recognised by many sports nutritionists as the optimum daily dose for athletes.
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