A famous physician was once asked in a TV interview what vitamin he would choose as a daily essential if stranded on a remote island—he didn't hesitate, "Vitamin D3!" The doctor explained the vitamin's critical role in cardiovascular function and bone health, while metabolizing sunlight for absorption.
However, what he didn't mention was that Vitamin D3's effectiveness requires two other key nutrients: Vitamins A and K to create a synergistic effect, so the body can benefit from their combined impact. These three powerhouse vitamins work together like a 3-legged stool to support bone, cardiovascular, and immune health.
Vitamin A is an antioxidant that helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Think of it as a watchdog for your immune system, your eyes, and your vision, as well as the function of your hair, skin, and nails.
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium absorption for healthy bones. It is synthesized through sunlight exposure but needs Vitamin K2 for calcium utilization. In turn, Vitamin A enhances Vitamin D function through bone remodeling, immune function, and cell growth. Vitamin A and D3 work as a perfect pair. When combined, they help support the regulation of bone remodeling. Without D3, bones may become brittle.
Vitamin K helps support the bones, teeth, circulation, cardiovascular health, and calcium absorption. Also known as menaquinone or MK-7, it serves an essential role in bone metabolism. It guides calcium toward the necessary areas of the body and away from the non-beneficial ones.
Ongoing studies on the combined supplementation of Vitamins A, D and K found it more beneficial for cardiovascular and bone health than taking them separately. But knowing when and how much to take of each vitamins can get confusing.
CAITERA® has taken out the guesswork to provide you with ADK ESSENTIALS™, the perfect fusion of all three supplements in one convenient capsule. This unique formula provides 5,000 mg Vitamin A, 5,000 mg Vitamin D3, and 500 mcg Vitamin K2 (as MK-7). ADK ESSENTIALS™ offers a superb strategy for your bone structure, density and integrity; calcium utilization; cardiovascular function; and immune health for a more balanced lifestyle.
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