Kaiseraugst (CH), 7th March 2007
Worldwide people are undersupplied with vitamin D3, which has a key role in
bone and calcium metabolism. Shortages can cause Osteoporosis which is a
global public health problem with an estimated cost of $19 billion annually.
Inadequate vitamin D3 status can also weaken the muscles of older persons and
increases their risk of falling down.
Vitamin D3 can be obtained through sunlight but shortages are very common in
the elderly who spend most of their time indoors, especially during the winter.
Dr. H.A. Bischoff-Ferrari, a renowned expert on Vitamin D from the University
Hospital Zurich Switzerland recommends, “All adults should receive between 800
- 1000 IU (20–25mcg) of vitamin D3 per day. This is needed to bring vitamin D3
concentrations in the worldwide population up to advantageous levels. Higher
doses of vitamin D3 supplied by fortified food or supplements combined with a
balanced diet and adequate physical activity will make an enormous
contribution to bone health and overall health of
the entire adult population.”
About DSM Nutritional Products
DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins,
carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and
personal care industries. The business has sales of about EUR 2 billion and a
long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations
and attractive applications for all industry segments. For further company
information please visit
www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com
About DSM
DSM is active worldwide in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance
materials and industrial chemicals. The company develops, produces and sells
innovative products and services that help improve the quality of life. DSM’s
products are used in a wide range of end-markets and applications, such as
human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals,
automotive and transport, coatings and paint, housing and electrics &
electronics (E&E). DSM’s strategy, named Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths,
focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s
specialties portfolio. The key drivers of this strategy are market-driven
growth and innovation plus an increased presence in emerging economies. The
group has annual sales of over €8 billion and employs some 22,000 people
worldwide. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The
company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia,
Africa, Australia and the Americas. More information about DSM can be found at
www.dsm.com
For more information:
DSM Nutritional Products
Charlotte Frederiksen
Tel. +41 (0) 61 688 85 14
Fax
+41 (0) 61 687 37 16
E-mail:
charlotte.frederiksen@dsm.com
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