Find out why vitamin D is so important and how you can easily keep an eye on your vitamin D level with Probatix.
Numerous studies have shown how important vitamin D is for our health.
The German Medical Journal, for example, writes that even minor deficiencies can increase the risk of death.
Fokus also reports that regular vitamin D checks could prevent 100,000 deaths per year in Europe.
Below we provide a brief overview of this important vitamin and show you how you can easily check the value regularly and keep an eye on it.
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in health.
It is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because the body produces it when the skin is exposed to the sun.
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the intestines, which is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.
In addition to its role in bone health, vitamin D supports the immune system, regulates cell growth and contributes to overall muscle and heart health.
It is also important for maintaining healthy calcium levels in the blood, which is essential for muscle and nerve function.
A vitamin D deficiency can occur in the following situations in particular:
A lack of vitamin D can lead to a number of health problems, including
A low vitamin D level impairs calcium absorption and can lead to soft or brittle bones.
Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system, and a deficiency can increase susceptibility to infections.
Low vitamin D levels can lead to chronic fatigue and muscle weakness.
There is evidence that a lack of vitamin D may be associated with depression and other mood swings.
Although vitamin D is important, an overdose can also be harmful.
Too much vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, a condition in which there is too much calcium in the blood.
This can lead to nausea, weakness and kidney problems.
It is therefore important to monitor your vitamin D intake and ensure that it is within the optimal range.
Vitamin D levels are usually determined by a blood test in which the concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) in the blood is measured.
This is the storage form of vitamin D and is considered the best indicator of vitamin D status in the body.
| Deficiency: | < 20 ng/ml (50 nmol/l) |
| Insufficiency: | 20-29 ng/ml (50-74 nmol/l) |
| Sufficient: | 30-50 ng/ml (75-125 nmol/l) |
| Optimal: | 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/l) |
| Potentially toxic: | > 100 ng/ml (250 nmol/l) |
Probatix makes it easy to check your vitamin D level.
Our service offers you the opportunity to carry out a vitamin D test from the comfort of your own home.
This is how it works:
Visit our website and order the vitamin D test.
Choose between one of our partners in your area or a practical home test kit. If you take the test yourself, you will receive a kit containing everything you need to take a small blood sample safely and painlessly.
Send your blood sample to our certified laboratory. We will take care of the rest.
Receive your test results digitally and traceably. Simply log in to your Probatix account and check your values.
Digital tracking of your vitamin D levels offers numerous advantages:
Take your health into your own hands and ensure that your body is optimally supplied with vitamin D.
Order your vitamin D test from Probatix today and get reliable results from the comfort of your own home.
Start now and experience the difference – for your health and well-being!
