Bio-D-Mulsion Forte 1 oz

Bio-D-Mulsion Forte®, by Biotics Research Corporation, supplies 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per drop of vitamin D3 in the form of a micro-emulsion. The micro-emulsion allows for increased absorption and utilization. This factor is extremely important for those who suffer with malabsorption conditions. In clinical testing, Biotics Research’s Bio-D-Mulsion Forte has shown significant improvement in blood levels of 25-OH-vitamin D after supplementation.

It only takes one drop per day of Bio-D-Mulsion Forte to make a difference. Research has shown that this amount, when given to children over a period of six weeks, effectively tripled their 25-OH-vitamin D levels.

About Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in a select few foods, usually in small quantities. Vitamin D is often referred to as the sunshine vitamin because the body produces it when exposed to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. This vitamin plays a large role in calcium absorption and in maintaining appropriate blood calcium and phosphate levels. So, without enough vitamin D, bones can become brittle and be prone to breakage. In addition to supporting overall bone health, vitamin D helps modulate cell growth, immune function and helps reduce inflammation within the body.

Vitamin D Deficiency

Rickets, a disorder that causes softening and weakening of the bones, is caused by severe vitamin D deficiency, but you don’t have to have Rickets to experience the ill effects of too little of this vitamin. Low levels of vitamin D have been associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, severe asthma and even cancer. Deficiences may also play a role in the prevention and/or treatment of certain conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and glucose intolerance.

According to estimates from the Vitamin D Council, more than 50% of the global population does not have adequate levels of vitamin D in their blood. If you are among this half, you may not know it without a blood test. Symptoms can include weak and fragile bones, but there also may not be any discernable symptoms at all. If you don’t know what your 25-OH-vitamin D serum levels are, talk to your doctor about getting tested.

Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency

In recent years, with increasing concern for skin cancer, vitamin D deficiency has become an epidemic. It may be a good idea to avoid the sun if you’re concerned about its harmful UV rays, but you should make an effort to supplement or get adequate vitamin D from your diet (which can be difficult). People with certain medical conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease or cystic fibrosis, can have trouble absorbing vitamin D from food, so a micro-emulsion such as the one found in Bio-D-Mulsion Forte may be essential. Also, as people age, their kidneys become less effective at converting vitamin D to its active form, causing the need for increased supplementation to keep levels within their recommended range.

Safety of Biotics Research’s Bio-D-Mulsion Forte

When it is taken according to the directions, Bio-D-Mulsion Forte supplies the necessary vitamin D without increasing the risk of hypercalcemia, which is often associated with large dose therapies.