About Vitamin D

Vitamin D has many important functions in the body. These include supporting the immune system and the muscular and skeletal systems. It also plays a role in mental health. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious health conditions, especially if the deficiency persists for a long time. The vitamin helps improve the absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc in the intestines. There are two main forms of vitamin D: D3 and D2. Vitamin D3 is produced naturally in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light, while vitamin D2 is primarily obtained from food. Almost all cells in the body have receptors for vitamin D and depend on adequate amounts for their function. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious health risks. These include osteoporosis, osteomalacia, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy complications, diabetes, depression, stroke, autoimmune diseases, influenza, various cancers, infectious diseases, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, and many more.

During the winter months, especially in northern latitudes, it can be difficult for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D. This is due to the lack of sunlight. Suffering from a disease that impairs nutrient absorption in the gut, or following a restricted diet, also increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency. Vegans and people who don't eat fish or fortified foods are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency without taking supplements.

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency

General fatigue, low mood, weakness, muscle weakness and cramps, digestive problems, and headaches can be symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. A prolonged vitamin D deficiency can lead to serious health problems, particularly affecting the bone tissue of the skeleton and leading to osteoporosis. Children are particularly sensitive to vitamin D deficiency because they need adequate amounts to develop a healthy skeleton.

Instructions

The kit contains:Test cassette, buffer, lancet, alcohol swab, capillary dropper, brochure, color chart.
Preparation:Store the test in the sealed pouch at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not use after the expiration date.
Test execution:Wash hands and allow the pouch to reach room temperature. Open the pouch and remove the test cassette. Place it on a clean surface. Remove the lancet cap. Clean the fingertip with an alcohol swab. Prick the fingertip with the lancet and collect a drop of blood. Allow the blood and capillary tube to come into contact without applying pressure. Apply blood to the test cassette and add buffer. Wait 10 minutes and read the result on the color card. Do not read the result immediately; wait 20 minutes.