SunPine^® Vegan D3 is the First Vitamin D3 Sustainably-Sourced from Pine Trees

The Loblolly Pine, native to the southeastern United States, is the source of the plant-based SunPine^®. The SunPine^® process utilizes byproducts from lumber milling, ensuring that no part of the tree goes to waste.

SunPine^® is produced through a process similar to traditional animal-sourced Vitamin D3, but instead of using animal-based cholesterol, it starts with pine sterols. This innovative approach creates a bioidentical Vitamin D3 molecule, also known as cholecalciferol.

The Best of Both Worlds

SunPine^® is a certified vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, allergen-free source of Vitamin D3. This superior form of Vitamin D raises blood levels more efficiently and provides enhanced immune support.

Key Benefits

SunPine^® delivers eco-friendly, high-quality Vitamin D3 sourced from renewable plant materials.

Vegan Formula

Bone Health

Heart Health

Improve Mood

Boosts Immunity

Clean Label

Vitamin D deficiency is widespread across the globe. In the United States, nearly 40% of adults have insufficient or deficient Vitamin D levels. The issue is even more pronounced in children, with 50% of those aged 1–5 and 70% of those aged 6–11 affected.

A wide array of health problems are associated with Vitamin D deficiency: impaired immunity, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, heart disease, and obesity. In children it can cause muscle and bone pain, increase the risk of autoimmune disorders, and in extreme cases lead to rickets.

Consumption of plant-based foods and supplements is rapidly growing and is already a nutritional staple in many homes. Many of the current plant-based products contain less Vitamin D than the animal-based foods they are replacing. Broad fortification of plant-based products would have a high impact on the health of millions. A positive impact on consumers’ Vitamin D statuses would be a major win for both the public and the industry.

Vitamin D Forms

Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is produced by yeast and some plants, while D3 (cholecalciferol) traditionally comes from animal sources. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in our skin when it is exposed to sunlight.

When addressing Vitamin D deficiency, doctors recommend supplementing with the D3 form as it is up to twice as effective at raising blood levels in deficient individuals. D3 is up to twice as effective at raising blood levels.

Recent research suggests that the benefits to the immune system we receive from Vitamin D comes from D3 but not D2 through its stimulatory effects on innate immunity. It’s unlikely that D3, but not D2, can stimulate innate immunity.