Vitamin D From Plants? You Betcha.
Here’s the scoop on why the “sunshine vitamin” is so important
We’ve all been told to “eat our veggies,” but you might not have heard anything about a new source of Vitamin D3: VegD3®. Don’t worry though! This isn’t a vegetable you’ve been accidentally leaving off your dinner plate. It’s actually a relatively new discovery of a plant source of Vitamin D3. And you can find VegD3® in several of Uncle Matt’s delicious beverages!
Whaaat? A new discovery? Yes! As a primer, Vitamin D3 is most commonly found and sourced from animals. As a result, many people who follow vegetarian and vegan diets have trouble getting enough Vitamin D. According to VegD3.com, there are additional groups of people who are also at risk of being deficient in Vitamin D3 including babies, the elderly, those who don’t get enough exposure to UV, those with darker skin tones and those with liver or thyroid diseases.
Why is Vitamin D so important?
Vitamin D is vital to your overall nutrition as it supports the health of your immune system cardiovascular system, bones, teeth and your thyroid. The Mayo Clinic emphasizes the importance of Vitamin D especially for bone health as it helps your body absorb calcium. Not getting enough Vitamin D has also been linked to weak bones and osteoporosis.
Vitamin D2 vs Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is found in a couple different forms. Vitamin D2 is known for being sourced from plants while Vitamin D3 is sourced from animals. Historically, Vitamin D2 has been recommended for those who need to up their vitamin D intake but can’t take Vitamin D3 supplements due to its animal source. While D2 is important, studies suggest that Vitamin D3 does a better job of supporting Vitamin D levels in your body. This becomes a challenge for those who don’t consume foods containing the D3 form into their diets.
Enter VegD3®! This is plant-sourced, vegan Vitamin D3! It’s plant-based and grown from algae. The growers have taken the steps to produce VegD3® sustainably through following environmentally friendly practices making it certified organic, 100% non-GMO and Vegan Society approved. Studies are showing that VegD3® is just as efficacious as animal-based Vitamin D3 at supporting Vitamin D levels in your body. Therefore, VegD3® offers an excellent alternative to those who are lacking in Vitamin D and want to support their health.
VegD3® is available in oil form and as a powder supplement for use in food, drinks, baby formula, sports supplements and animal food. Uncle Matt’s Organic is one of the first to use VegD3® powder in juice beverages! Because the “sunshine vitamin” is so critical, we included Vitamin D in the juices listed below. VegD3® was the perfect choice for us, as we wanted everyone – regardless of diet – to have access to supporting their Vitamin D health.
Uncle Matt’s Juices that contain VegD3®:
Organic Orange Juice with Calcium, Vitamin D and Zinc
Ultimate Immune 52 oz
Ultimate Immune 12 oz
Ultimate Immune 2oz Juice Shot
Ultimate Defense 2oz Juice Shot
No Sugar Added Lemonade & Strawberry Lemonade Juice Boxes
Want to learn more about VegD3® and where it came from? Read more at The Natural View from Whole Foods Magazine, which explores the origins of this new supplement.
One final note: If you are concerned about your Vitamin D intake, please consult your doctor before beginning to supplement.
Cheers to your health!