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Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin also known as sunshine vitamin. The greatest source of Vitamin D is sun exposure. It can also be ingested in diet. There are two major types of Vitamin D; D2 and D3. Vitamin D3 is mainly produced by skin via sun exposure and Vitamin D2 is taken from diet. Please read our Vitamin D facts section for more information.

Vitamin D Deficiency

Widespread Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the UK during winter months. Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency can be very non specific and range from muscle weakness to osteopenia. Evidence suggests that low levels of Vitamin D can contribute to chronic diseases such as cancer or Multiple Sclerosis (MS) . Being in one of the risk groups can increase the chance of Vitamin D deficiency.  

Home Collection Vitamin D Test
Vitamin D Project is an innovative blood spot Vitamin D test kit. This simple finger prick test involves placing few drops of blood on the Pro-Diagnostics Blood Spot Card and sending it to the lab for analysis by the state of the art technology. You will receive 3 test results : Total Vitamin D, Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3.

The advantages of using Vitamin D Project is multiple . The easy to use home kit enables checking your levels efficiently without going for a blood test. You will receive the results in the post. Please read our instructions page to see how easy to complete the test.

Who should consider a Vitamin D test ?
* Individuals planning to start supplements - test may suggest supplementation is not necessary
* Individuals planning to optimize their levels in the long term
* Individuals in one the risk groups for Vitamin D deficiency
* Individuals on high dose supplements to avoid overdosing

Vitamin D Test Summer Sale   
Vitamin D Project recommends testing once in summer and once in winter in order to understand overall Vitamin D status of body. Deficiency in summer is crucial as it may point out inadequate sun exposure. If you are deficient in summer then you would be highly likely deficient  throughout the year.