Vitamin D
<p>{<br />"top_banner":{<br />"title":"Vitamin D",<br />"description":"<span class="TextRun SCXW200599454 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200599454 BCX8">Vitamin D is a very important component of many of the body’s processes, including immune health, cellular health, bone density, and reproductive function. It is produced by the skin in response to sunlight and is also found in small amounts in some foods. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200599454 BCX8">During winter, or many days spent inside, the body can need a little </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200599454 BCX8">extra </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200599454 BCX8">support to ensure that Vitamin D levels are sufficient for the body.</span></span>",<br />"image":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-v7ajalirzz/product_images/uploaded_images/default-hero-banner-kava-hero.png",<br />"tablet_image":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-v7ajalirzz/product_images/uploaded_images/default-hero-banner-kava-hero-mob.png",<br />"mobile_image":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-v7ajalirzz/product_images/uploaded_images/default-hero-banner-kava-hero-mob.png",<br />"show_overlay":true,<br />"show_button": true,<br />"hide_section": false<br />},<br />"shop_now_section":{<br />"hide_section": false,<br />"items":[<br />{<br />"type":"image",<br />"image":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-v7ajalirzz/product_images/uploaded_images/plp-vitamind-category-contentblocks.jpg",<br />"title":"Are you getting enough of the sunshine vitamin?",<br />"description":"30% of us are deficient in Vitamin D. 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Varying factors such as the latitude you live at, the time of day you spend in sunlight, changing seasons, your age, culture</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW97646897 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW97646897 BCX8"> and your type of skin pigmentation all have a major influence on how much vitamin D you produce through the skin.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW132359643 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132359643 BCX8">With many of us working indoors for most of the day, it is important to be mindful of your body’s requirement for Vitamin D.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132359643 BCX8"> Read our article </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW132359643 BCX8" href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/blog/vitamin-d-are-you-getting-enough-of-the-sunshine-vitamin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="FieldRange SCXW132359643 BCX8"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW132359643 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132359643 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Vitamin D – are you getting enough of the sunshine vitamin?</span></span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW132359643 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"> </span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW126538032 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">What is Vitamin D?</span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8">Vitamin D is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8">technically not a vitamin, it is what is known as a prohormone that is synthesised by the skin in response to sunlight. The body then converts Vitamin D into hormones that have various actions around the body.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8">Vitamin D3 is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8">the bioactive </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW52710735 BCX8">form</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52710735 BCX8"> which is commonly found in supplements, as it is readily absorbed by the body.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW64594790 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64594790 BCX8">Vitamin D</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64594790 BCX8">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64594790 BCX8"> Benefits</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW104056589 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104056589 BCX8">Vitamin D is well known for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104056589 BCX8">supporting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104056589 BCX8"> healthy bone density</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104056589 BCX8"> and calcium balance.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8">It supports</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8"> healthy</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8">cellular processes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194540513 BCX8">for youthfulness and vitality.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW179910128 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179910128 BCX8">Vitamin D </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179910128 BCX8">supports</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179910128 BCX8"> healthy blood sugar</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179910128 BCX8"> levels.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW157932641 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157932641 BCX8">Vitamin D has a role in supporting </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157932641 BCX8">mood</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157932641 BCX8"> and emotional health.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8">Vitamin D is a winner when it comes to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8"> healthy immune function</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8"> and supporting a robust immune response.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8"> For all round immune support, add in some </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW62385636 BCX8" href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/natural-health-supplements/vitamins/vitamin-a/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW62385636 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Vitamin A</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"> and </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW62385636 BCX8" href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/natural-health-supplements/vitamins/vitamin-c/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW62385636 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Vitamin C</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW62385636 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">.</span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8">It </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8">supports</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW249368143 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">healthy</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW249368143 BCX8">fertility in both males and females.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW71665806 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71665806 BCX8">Vitamin D </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71665806 BCX8">is important for a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71665806 BCX8"> healthy </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71665806 BCX8">pregnancy too, by supporting the growing baby</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71665806 BCX8">.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW20491332 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">How to take Vitamin D</span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW37237747 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW37237747 BCX8">The best way to ensure adequate Vitamin D is to be mindful of your sun exposure. Start taking your breaks outside in the sun </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW37237747 BCX8">during low UV times of the day.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW167555337 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">Foods such as eggs and oily fish contain very small amounts of Vitamin D.</span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW128325230 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128325230 BCX8">Take a Vitamin D3 supplement during the winter months, or if you are missing out on daily sun due to being inside most of the day. Again, it is important to assess your own personal needs, taking into consideration your </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128325230 BCX8">lat</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128325230 BCX8">itude</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128325230 BCX8"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128325230 BCX8">skin pigmentation, as some people have higher requirements than others.</span></span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW146087922 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW146087922 BCX8">Explore our Vitamin D top picks to choose which one is right f</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW146087922 BCX8">or you: </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW146087922 BCX8" href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/blog/your-daily-dose-of-vitamin-d-our-top-picks-for-every-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="FieldRange SCXW146087922 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW146087922 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">Your daily dose of Vitamin D: Our top picks for every season</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW146087922 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto">.</span>",<br />"<span class="TextRun SCXW87106621 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87106621 BCX8">If you are unsure about your </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87106621 BCX8">levels of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87106621 BCX8">Vitamin D</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87106621 BCX8">, you can always speak to your trusted health practitioner.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87106621 BCX8"> </span></span>"<br />],<br />"bottom_title": "",<br />"bottom_description":"<span class="TextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8">At </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW116000675 BCX8">HealthPost</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8"> we carry a wide range of </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW116000675 BCX8" href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/natural-health-supplements/vitamins/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW116000675 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Vitamins</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8" lang="EN-NZ" xml:lang="EN-NZ" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8"> to support your health during every season. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8">Our experts have carefully selected these supplements to ensure only the best ingredients are used</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8"> and are made by brands with high ethical </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8">and en</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8">vironmental </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW116000675 BCX8">standards.</span></span>"<br />},<br />"blog_section":{<br />"hide_section": false,<br />"title":"Wellness Blog",<br />"buttons":[<br />{<br />"label":"Visit Blog",<br />"url":"/blogs",<br />"new_window": false<br />},<br />{<br />"label":"Shop Now",<br />"url":"/",<br />"new_window": false<br />}<br />]<br />}<br />}</p>