SCS - D3 Shield - Ingredients, Usage, Label

D3 Shield

The Ultimate In D3

D3 Shield is a clinical-grade vitamin D3 and K2 supplement to boost your mood, bone health, and whole-body wellness. D3 Shield gives you the proper clinical dose of Vitamin D3, but it does more than that. It also gives you Vitamin K2, in its most bioavailable form MenaQ7. Vitamin K2 is the “Calcium Coach Of The Body”, which ensures the extra calcium goes to your bones and NOT your arteries, kidneys, or joints.

D3 Shield also supports:

  • Deep, Restful Sleep
  • An Upbeat, Elevated Mood & Improved Natural Energy Production
  • Natural Management Of Aches And Discomfort
  • Strong, Healthy, Bones
  • Vibrant Cardiovascular Health And Function
  • A Balanced Immune Response
  • D3 Shield for boost immunity, healthier bones, upbeat mood
  • Just 1 capsule per day provides 5,000 iu of Vitamin D3 and 100 mcg of (MK-7 K2)
  • Dairy-Free / Gluten-Free / Soy-Free / Non-GMO 

We practice Truth-In-Labeling: 

Everything you see on the label is exactly what is in the supplement. We believe that the consumer has the right to know what is in his or her food. We guarantee our product 100%.

Label:

Each bottle contains 60 Vegetarian capsules / 60 Day Supply

Suggested Use: 

Usage: Take 1 capsule of D3Shield once a day. This will deliver 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 – and with Vitamin K2 onboard, you’ll be protecting your arteries, your brain and your mitochondria, as well.

For best results take 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8 oz. glass of water. You can also take it with a little bit of olive oil, coconut oil, butter or ghee for maximum absorbency since both Vitamins D3 and K2 are fat-soluble.

Who can use this product? Healthy adults over age 18. If you are taking a medication, have a medical condition, or are pregnant or nursing you should always check with your physician before starting any new supplement.

Safety warning: Do not take this product if taking anticoagulant/ anti-platelet drugs such as Warfarin (Coumadin). If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. Individuals taking more than 5,000 IU per day should have their vitamin D levels monitored.

Manufacturing: All our medical-grade food supplements are manufactured in the US in a cGMP/FDA compliant facility. We insist on, and only work with, manufacturers who follow strict processes and complete and thorough testing to ensure our products are safe, high quality and made to the highest industry standards.

Is this product tested for purity? Yes, it's been formulated & manufactured in the USA in a cGMP/FDA compliant facility. We insist on, and only work with, manufacturers who follow strict processes and complete thorough testing to ensure our products are safe, high quality and made to the highest industry standards.

About The Formula:

About Vitamin D:

  • Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for maintaining normal calcium metabolism.
  • Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) can be synthesized by humans in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation from sunlight, or it can be obtained from the diet.

Calcium Balance:

  • Maintenance of serum calcium levels within a normal range is vital for normal functioning of the nervous system, as well as for bone growth, and maintenance of bone density.
  • Vitamin D is essential for the efficient utilization of calcium by the body.

Cardiovascular Support:

  • Adequate vitamin D levels may be important for maintaining blood pressure within normal ranges.
  • Vitamin D also impacts heart health by supporting the body’s natural cytokine production and vascular function.

About Vitamin K2:  

  • Works primarily outside of the liver in bones and blood vessels.
  • Vitamin K2, known as menaquinone-7 (MK-7), is the form that has been shown to support bone formation.
  • When our bodies are deficient in vitamin K2, bone structure and function can be compromised.
  • Factors that cause a vitamin K2 deficiency include:  poor diet, the use of certain prescription drugs, as well as long term use of antibiotics.
  • Vitamin K2 functions primarily as a co-factor for the enzyme responsible for the carboxylation of specific bone proteins.  Carboxylation is an important biochemical processes that gives the bone proteins “claws” so they can hold onto calcium. Proteins that don’t get enough Vitamin K2 can’t hold onto calcium.  Without a functioning protein to control calcium, it will drift out of bone and into other soft tissue. Vitamin K2 helps to redirect the placement of calcium.

Does it have any known side effects?

Every single ingredient in D3 Shield has been subject to numerous clinical trials, and has proven to be safe, effective, and without side-effects or interactions. Vitamin K2 in particular is safe to take with blood-thinning medication. The formula is non-addictive, and non-habit-forming. Of course, as with all supplements, you should check with your doctor to see what he or she has to advise.

How does it work?

If you’re suffering from low energy, fragmented sleep, unexplained aches and pains, or a sour mood, there's a very good chance you're also suffering from a Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is critical for your whole body health — but odds are good that you’re simply not getting enough through sun exposure. D3 Shield helps correct this by bringing your Vitamin D levels into the optimal range.

But D3 Shield does more. It also contains Vitamin K2 to ensures extra calcium from Vitamin D supplementation goes directly to your bones — instead of stiffening up your arteries. The outcome is that with D3 Shield, you get all of the Vitamin D benefits, without any of the risks that standard Vitamin D supplements create.

How long does it take to work?

Some customers report improvements in their health in four to six days, while for others it takes four to six weeks. It will depend on how deficient you are in Vitamins D3 and K2 to begin with. Our customers who report the best results typically take 1 capsule of D3 Shield every day on an ongoing basis. After all, if you are not getting adequate Vitamin D3 through sun exposure — and most of us are not — then you need to supplement with Vitamins D3 and K2 regularly. This is why we offer a VIP program for customers who want to make D3 Shield a daily part of their lives.

Learn more here: https://d3shield.suncoastsciences.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


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