D-TREX 2500IU Tablets -30’s

Details

Unlock stronger bones and a robust immune system with D-TREX 2500 IU softgels. This high-potency Vitamin D supplement is formulated to help support your skeletal structure, joint health, and overall immunity—essential for maintaining vitality in Tanzania and across Africa.

Short Description

• This Vitamin D supplement strengthens bones, teeth, and joints effectively.
• Contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 2500 IU per softgel for daily support.
• Ideal for adults, especially those with limited sun exposure or low Vitamin D levels.

Detailed Description

D-TREX 2500 IU is an essential daily supplement designed to address Vitamin D deficiency, a common issue even in sun-rich regions like Africa due to lifestyle and cultural practices. It ensures your body can properly absorb calcium and phosphorus, critical for maintaining the health and density of your bones and teeth. Regular intake supports a healthy immune system and contributes to better joint mobility.

Available Product Formulations

D-TREX is available as 2500 IU Softgels in a pack of 30, manufactured by Biotrex Nutraceuticals. Other dosages may be available under the same brand name.

Uses

The primary uses of D-TREX 2500 IU include:

• Preventing and treating Vitamin D deficiency: Crucial for individuals with limited sun exposure or increased need, common in urban settings or specific population groups.
• Promoting Bone and Teeth Health: By facilitating calcium absorption, it helps prevent conditions like Osteomalacia and Osteoporosis.
• Supporting Immune Function: Vitamin D plays a key role in modulating the immune system, helping the body fight off infections.
• Aiding Joint Health: Contributes to the overall health and function of joints and muscles.

How to Use

Usage instructions for D-TREX 2500 IU Softgels:

• Dosage: Typically, adults take one (1) softgel daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless specifically advised by a doctor.
• Duration: Duration of use depends on the severity of the deficiency and your doctor’s advice, often requiring several weeks or months to restore adequate levels. Follow up with blood tests as recommended by your healthcare provider to adjust the dosage.
• Administration: Take the softgel with a meal containing fat, as Vitamin D is fat-soluble and is best absorbed when consumed with food.

Side Effects

When taken at the recommended dose, D-TREX 2500 IU is generally well-tolerated. Excessive intake (hypervitaminosis D) can lead to serious side effects. Common side effects are rare but may include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Dry mouth or metallic taste

Warning: If you experience signs of high calcium levels (e.g., severe constipation, frequent urination, muscle weakness, confusion) or any persistent or severe side effects, stop taking the supplement immediately and consult a healthcare provider.

Interactions

D-TREX 2500 IU can interact with certain medications and substances:

• Thiazide Diuretics (e.g., Hydrochlorothiazide): May increase the risk of high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia).
• Steroids (e.g., Prednisone): Can reduce Vitamin D absorption and effectiveness, requiring a higher dosage.
• Anticonvulsants (e.g., Phenytoin, Phenobarbital): May interfere with the metabolism of Vitamin D.
• Food Interaction: Vitamin D is fat-soluble, so taking it with a meal containing fats (like most Tanzanian dishes) significantly enhances its absorption.

Advice: If you are taking any other medications or supplements, or if you have any pre-existing health conditions or dietary restrictions, consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting D-TREX 2500 IU.

Warnings

Observe the following key safety warnings:

• Hypercalcemia: Individuals with conditions that cause high calcium levels (e.g., sarcoidosis, hyperparathyroidism) should use this product only under strict medical supervision.
• Kidney Disease: Patients with severe kidney impairment should use this supplement cautiously, as Vitamin D metabolism is affected by the kidneys.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare provider to ensure the dosage is safe and appropriate for you.
• Overdose Risk: Vitamin D can be toxic in very high doses. Do not take other Vitamin D-containing products while taking D-TREX 2500 IU unless directed by a doctor.

A Summary Table of Important Information

A quick reference guide for D-TREX 2500 IU:

How D-TREX 2500 IU Works

D-TREX 2500 IU provides Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), the naturally occurring form of Vitamin D produced in the skin upon sun exposure. Vitamin D3 is biologically inactive and must be hydroxylated twice to become the active hormone, calcitriol.

The first hydroxylation occurs in the liver, converting Cholecalciferol to 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the major circulating and storage form. The second, rate-limiting hydroxylation occurs in the kidneys, forming the active calcitriol.

Mechanism of Action (Calcitriol):Calcitriol functions by binding to the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR), which is widely expressed in tissues like the intestine, bone, and immune cells. This binding stimulates:

• Intestinal Calcium Absorption: Up-regulates calcium and phosphate transporters, increasing the amount of these minerals absorbed from the gut.
• Bone Mineralization: Maintains serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to support the proper mineralization of bone matrix.
• Immune Modulation: Affects the proliferation and differentiation of immune cells, playing a critical role in both the innate and adaptive immune responses.