The ingredients of Vitamin D3 K2 Hevert plus Calcium and Magnesium are combined on the basis of scientific findings in order to support the preservation of healthy bones and muscles. The micronutrients contained in this balanced combination complement each other’s function perfectly. People whose bone metabolism function and normal muscle function may be at risk are particularly advised to take these capsules. They include:

• Middle-aged and older women and men
• Menopausal and post-menopausal women
• People with a sedentary lifestyle or restricted mobility
• People who have little contact with sunlight

Vitamin D3 for the preservation of stable bones

Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium from the intestine and ensures that it is taken up by the bones. Vitamin D also stimulates the bone-forming cells to work harder. Vitamin D is thus essential for the formation and preservation of stable bones. In addition, vitamin D supports the normal function of the muscular system and helps the muscles to regenerate after exercise.

Exposing our skin to sunlight enables us to form vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) naturally. In months when there is less sunlight, or if we are rarely exposed to the sun, we may experience a vitamin deficiency. The majority of the German population is in fact deficient in vitamin D. It is more or less impossible to correct this with our diet because traditional foods supply only a small amount of vitamin D.

Vitamin K2 – for enhanced bone formation

Vitamin D and vitamin K2 work in synergy when it comes to forming and preserving bones. It’s true that vitamin K2 can be formed by our gut flora, but often in insufficient quantities. Vitamin K2 appears most commonly in foods of animal origin, e.g. beef liver, as well as bacterially fermented milk products such as yogurt and cheese. The vitamin K2 content in food can vary, however, depending on the bacterial strain used for fermentation.

Calcium and magnesium for the muscular system and bones

Calcium and magnesium are important minerals for our bodies. Calcium and magnesium are particularly essential for muscle function and the stability of our bones. Calcium reabsorption from the intestine decreases with age. A sufficient intake of magnesium boosts calcium reabsorption from the intestine. Magnesium also regulates the vitamin D balance in the body. Although there are many foods that contain a large amount of calcium and magnesium, some of the population are deficient in these minerals.

By taking Vitamin D3 K2 Hevert plus Calcium and Magnesium, you are boosting the daily supply of essential micronutrients to the muscles and the skeletal system. However, regular exercise, if possible out in the fresh air, is also a key factor in bone health and muscle training in order to stimulate the body’s own vitamin D production through exposure to sunlight:

• Take short bicycle tours.
• Take a walk as often as possible.
• Do light gymnastic exercises.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has specified maximum quantities for daily vitamin D intake considered to be safe: For adolescents from 11 years and adults, this amount is 4000 IU vitamin D per day, for children from 1 to 10 years the maximum amount is 2000 IU vitamin D per day. These maximum quantities refer to the entire vitamin D supply from food, dietary supplements and drugs.