Sublingual Vitamin D

Sublingual Vitamin D Benefits

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide and the conventional treatment approach is oral supplementation. However, the bioavailability of oral Vitamin D supplements may be vastly different from one person to another because of variable absorption and the body’s metabolism, as well as other issues such as obesity, malabsorption, or gastric/GI disorders like Crohn’s and celiac disease. In such instances, sublingual vitamin D3 is an ideal choice to help correct and/or prevent vitamin D deficiency.

Sublingual means “beneath the tongue”, and sublingual supplements do just that; they dissolve under the tongue. This offers a few distinct advantages. First and foremost, since sublingual D is absorbed through the tongue, it is quickly released inside the bloodstream and isn’t broken down by stomach acid. For this reason, sublingual D offers a superior absorption rate, so often does not need to be taken in the same amounts as capsules and tablets to yield the same results. This is why sublingual supplements are typically much smaller than other oral delivery formats, making them easier and more convenient to take; especially for those who have difficulty swallowing such as children and the elderly. Finally, it’s worth noting that sublingual vitamin D also wins on cost, typically costing just a few cents per dose.

Benefits of Sublingual Vitamin D

• Corrects Vitamin D Deficiency
• Essential to Build Strong Bones & Teeth
• Supports Healthy Immune Function

Sublingual Vitamin D Supplement Potency, Forms & Formats

Potency

Sublingual D is offered in all the same common potencies of other vitamin D supplements, most frequently in 400 IU or 1000 IU.

Forms

There are a fair bit of sublingual vitamin D supplement options available in-stores and online, featuring either vitamin D sourced from lanolin (the cholesterol found in sheep’s wool) or vegan vitamin D sourced from algae. Both provide easily absorbable vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the preferred form, and both offer the same health benefits.

Formats

Sublingual vitamin D supplements are available either in a quick-dissolve tablet or as an oral spray or drops, all of which are typically naturally flavoured and sweetened using xylitol or stevia.

Getting The Most Out of Your Sublingual Vitamin D

For optimal bone health, look for a formula that combines D3 with vitamin K2, because both vitamins are fat-soluble and work synergistically to metabolize calcium inside the body.

For enhanced immune stimulation and support, combine your vitamin D supplement with vitamins C & E, as well as the minerals zinc & selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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