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Vitashine Vitamin D3 Capsules

Feb14
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Vitamin D

A pack of 60 one a day vitamin D3 supplements in capsules from Vitashine.  Vitashine is the only Vegan Society Approved vitamin D3 because usually the vegetarian version comes from Sheep wool,  this one is made from plants.  I keep seeing stories in the news that a lack of vitamin D can lead to so many health problems and it is worrying.  Of course you can get vitamin D by being out in the sunshine which of course is the best way, but in winter it is hard to get enough.

I have tried the vitashine spray version which is OK,  but I prefer just taking a tablet.  These capsules are very easy to swallow and are gelatine free.  Tasteless and odourless.  I plan to take them for the rest of the winter season.  I got mine on special offer which is 3 bottles for the price of two,  so I paid £25 for 3 bottle of 60 capsules.

 

Each pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Plant based D3,  gelatine free.  Vegan Society And Vegetarian Society Approved.   Sold on line.

www.vitashine-d3.com

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Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 Spray

Sep01
2011 Written by maggie

Vegan Vitamin D3 Spray

A new Vegan Society Approved Vitamin D3 spray from Vitashine.  This is the first Vegan Society Approved Vitamin D3, because D3 is usually derived from animal sources.  This one is made by extracting the vitamin from a plant lichen, and this is done in a sustainable way.

I have to admit the spray at first is a bit weird, I did not like the idea of spraying something into my mouth,  I suppose I am used to taking vitamin tablets instead.  The spray is tasteless, and not unpleasant.  You can either spray it directly into your mouth or on to food.  It is really easy to use and I will definitely carry on taking it.

As a vegan I think this is great news,  I often supplement my diet with vitamin D2 as it is in many soya products.  However for the D3  I was relying on the sunshine, which in Britain is not a perfect solution in the spring, autumn and winter.

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to many diseases so I am glad something has come on the market that vegans can use.

Each 20ml bottle is Vegan Society and Vegetarian Society Approved,  no animal ingredients or connection to the product ( no sheeps wool used ).  Helps maintain bones and teeth.  Each bottle has 150 sprays ( rda is one spray) you can spray up to 5 times a day.  Contains Vitamin E (derived from soya).  You can currently buy it on line for £6.65

www.vitashine-d3.com

Please note my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that Vitashine did supply this product for me to review.

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Vitamin D3 Vegan Society Approved

Aug24
2011 Written by maggie

New Vegan Society Approved Vitamin D3

Exciting news about vitamin D3,  vegans and vegetarians have been unable to access this vitamin because it is usually from animal derived ingredients.  However Vita Shine have managed to extract D3 from a plant based Lichen.  Also they have found a way to do this in an environment friendly way.  They have sought approval from the Vegan Society as well,  so that gives us peace of mind that they are doing things properly.

Vitamin D deficiency is a problem for many people in the UK.  We get a good amount naturally from sunshine,  but for people who keep covered up in summer and for all of us in Autumn, Winter and Spring,  we do lack this essential nutrient that has been linked to many health conditions if we don’t get enough.

Many vegans keep their Vitamin D2 intake up by having soya milk and other fortified foods,  but Vitamin D3 is said to have better qualities and our bodies are supposed to use it better.

From the VitaShine Web site

Vitashine – The only Vegan Vitamin D3 registered with the Vegan Society
Vitashine contains our exclusive 100% Vegan and vegetarian suitable Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). We worked with Independent expert laboratories including Stirling University (world renowned experts in lipid analysis) to validate our research. Vitashine is registered with the Vegetarian Society and the Vegan Society.

Vitamin D3: A potent and active form of Vitamin D
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the form of Vitamin D produced by the body after sun exposure. Common vegetarian Vitamin D supplements are Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), which is a derivative of ergosterol and is not produced by land plants or vertebrates. The healthy debate continues regarding whether D2 offers equivalent efficacy to D3 in the body, with the majority of the Scientific community suggesting Vitamin D3 is superior. We have added some downloads and references to our website to allow you to make up your own minds!  Having reviewed a vast amount of published research, our conclusion is that Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the best form of Vitamin D for the body.

Here is a link to the website of Vita Shine,  it is full of information on how they make it and research into the benefits and sources they use.

I will be reviewing the product over the next few days,  I will keep you updated on my thoughts.

http://www.vitashine-d3.com/

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