Vitamin D3, in the form of cholecalciferol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, without including the active form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, is included in the European list of authorized additives, with maximum doses allowed according to animal species and age. The current requirements are based on minimum daily needs for adequate performance.
So, Why has research and practice shown that, under certain conditions, higher levels of vitamin D3 can improve overall health and productivity parameters?
The following article addresses, from different angles, several questions that can lead to a reflection and conclusion on this fact, and why, the additional use of the active form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in the form of vegetable glucoside is a optimal tool for the most critical phases.