Vitamin D3: a global health issue
- 1/6 of the world’s population, over 1 billion people , do not absorb enough vitamin D. (Cordis)
- 15µg Nutritional Reference Value (NRV) for Vitamin D for healthy people from one year of age according to the EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority.
- 41% average percentage of vitamin D deficiency in the US (Forest & Stuhldreher, 2011)
What we do
Nutritearth pioneers a groundbreaking source of vitamin D3 from the Tenebrio molitor , a natural and sustainable bioresource. Using our patented biosynthesis processes, we create vitamin D3 in its original, stable form—powder or oil—without relying on chemical synthesis or extraction. Our innovative approach not only ensures high-quality, bioavailable Vitamin D3 but also aligns with our commitment to sustainability.
N-Health range
- Human nutrition
- Health: functional ingredients in flour or oil form for products in:
- nutraceutical sector, for dietary supplements and micronutrition
- food sector, to fortify functional foods
N-Care range
- Animal nutrition
- Customized ingredients for pets, poultry, birds, pigs, and wild animals
Vitamin D absorption
Both humans and dogs can utilize ergocalciferol (D2) and cholecalciferol (D3). Cats, on the other hand, are uniquely adapted to benefit more from Vitamin D3. With a higher plasma concentration of 25(OH)D3 than 25(OH)D2, cats rely on D3 for effective vitamin absorption, due to a binding protein that’s more compatible with Vitamin D3 metabolites.
Vitamin D sources
Vitamin D is a vital, fat-soluble nutrient that living organisms need for optimal function and health. Two forms are approved for dietary use: Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). While Vitamin D3 is primarily found in animal-based sources and certain plants, Vitamin D2 is only present in specific plant foods. Traditionally, the most recognized sources of Vitamin D3 have been lanolin and cod liver oil.
Why vitamin D?
- Vitamin D plays a critical role in the body’s ability to stimulate intestinal absorption and renal reabsorption of calcium and phosphate, regulating mineral metabolism needed for strong, healthy bones.
- As a result, it is an important nutrient for calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, building a stronger foundation for lifelong wellbeing.
- Vitamin D contributes to humans maintaining:
- – normal serum calcium
- – normal bones
- – normal muscle function
- – normal teeth
- – normal function of the immune system