VITAMIN D3 (25 HYDROXY)

The "Sunshine Vitamin" Essential for Whole-Body Health

Vitamin D is more than just a vitamin; it acts as a pro-hormone that is critical for your immune system, bone density, and mental health. While our bodies can create Vitamin D from sunlight, modern indoor lifestyles have made Vitamin D deficiency one of the most common health issues globally.

The 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Test is the most accurate way to measure how much Vitamin D is in your body. It measures both Vitamin D2 (from plant foods) and Vitamin D3 (from the sun and animal foods) to give you a "Total Vitamin D" score.

You cannot "feel" your Vitamin D dropping until it gets very low. You should book this test if you fall into any of these categories:

• The "Indoor" Lifestyle: If you work in an office, wear sunscreen daily, or live in a region with long winters/pollution, you are at high risk.
• Unexplained Fatigue: Chronic tiredness and low energy are top indicators of deficiency.
• Bone & Muscle Pain: Aching bones, lower back pain, or general muscle weakness.
• Mood Changes: Depression, anxiety, or "Seasonal Affective Disorder" (feeling sad during winter).
• High-Risk Groups:
• Darker Skin Tone: Higher melanin reduces the skin's ability to make Vitamin D from the sun.
• Elderly: The skin becomes less efficient at converting sunlight as we age.
• Vegans/Vegetarians: Limited dietary sources of D3.