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Many are unaware that vitamin D is not officially a vitamin – but actually a prohormone. In fact, we make most of our vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight.

Statistics show a third of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D, with a leading cause being lack of sun exposure. This is common in northern climates where people don’t spend as much time outdoors. Still, studies indicate that even people in sunnier regions are often deficient due to concerns about the ill effects of too much sun.

Vitamin D is important because it has a complex regulatory effect upon calcium in our bodies and in the mineralization of our bones. But that’s only skimming the surface of its function. Additional research shows vitamin D can play a protective role against certain cancers, the development of diabetes, and heart disease.

Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with hyperinsulinemia, increased belly fat, psoriasis, and acne. Additionally, sufficient levels of vitamin D, estrogen, and testosterone are important for maintaining bone health in the menopause years.

Shipping Information:

Upon completion of your order, the lab test kit will be shipped directly to you to be completed at home. Once mailed back to the lab via a pre-paid mailer, it generally takes 3-4 weeks for the results to reach the provider. Cannot ship to NY, NJ, RI, or Internationally.

Return Policy:

This product is non-returnable and non-refundable.

Specimen Requirements:

BloodSpot Sample Collection

Analyte List:

• 25-OH Vitamin D

Physical Items Included in this Kit:

• Instructions

• Test requisition form

• Bloodspot Card

• Single-use Lancet

• Gauze

• Bandaid

• Return Shipping Bag