Vegan Lichen-derived D3 is chemically identical to lanolin-derived D3 and to the D3 your skin produces from sunlight. 

Terranova Vitamin D3 2000IU Complex provides 50 micrograms of vegan cholecalciferol from Vitashine™, a patented lichen-derived D3, combined with 600mg of Terranova’s Magnifood complex per capsule.

The fresh freeze-dried botanical blend includes stabilised rice bran, shiitake mushroom, coriander leaf, spirulina, and pumpkin seed, all at double the amount found in the 1000IU version.

No fillers, binders, or excipients. The HPMC vegetable capsule shell contains only plant-derived ingredients. Manufactured in Britain. Available in 100-capsule and 50-capsule packs.

Vegan Vitamin D3 From Lichen

Terranova uses Vitashine™, a patented D3 extracted from lichen. D3 (cholecalciferol) is 87% more effective than D2 (ergocalciferol) at raising blood levels and has a longer half-life in the body. Lichen-derived D3 is chemically identical to lanolin-derived D3 and to the D3 your skin produces from sunlight.

Vegans previously had to rely on the less effective D2 form. Lichen-sourced D3 removes that compromise.

Vitamin D3 2000IU: High Dose in Ireland?

The FSAI recommends 400IU for general adults, but clinical guidelines suggest higher doses for those at risk. At 2000IU (50mcg), this product is designed for adults with known insufficiency, those over 50, people who work indoors, wear SPF daily, have darker skin, or are on medications that deplete vitamin D. It sits at half the EFSA tolerable upper limit of 4000IU.

Ireland’s position between 51° and 55° north means UVB is too weak for skin synthesis from October to March, and 47% of Irish adults have insufficient levels in winter.

Terranova D3 for Bones & Calcium Absorption

Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. The 600mg Magnifood blend includes pumpkin seed, a natural source of magnesium, which is required for the enzymes that convert vitamin D to its active form. Shiitake mushrooms provide one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D alongside beta-glucans. This formulation provides D3 with the co-factors needed for effective calcium metabolism.

Vitamin D3 2000IU for Immunity & Energy

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system. The Magnifood blend provides spirulina (phycocyanin and trace minerals) and shiitake mushroom (beta-glucans). Together with 2000IU of D3, this formulation goes beyond a single isolated nutrient. Winter in Ireland is when vitamin D levels and immune defences are at their lowest. Correcting deficiencies reduces the frequency and severity of respiratory infections.

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

Low vitamin D arrives as tiredness that rest does not fix, aching legs on stairs, a persistent low mood, frequent infections, and brain fog. These symptoms are routinely attributed to stress, age, or menopause. Common signs include:

·       Persistent tiredness and fatigue that does not improve with sleep

·       Muscle weakness, particularly in the legs and lower back

·       Bone pain and aching joints misdiagnosed as arthritis or wear and tear

·       Frequent colds, chest infections, and slow recovery from illness

·       Low mood, irritability, and seasonal depression

·       Hair thinning, brain fog, and restless legs

Vitamin D Medications 

The most dispensed medications in Ireland, metformin, SSRIs, statins, blood pressure tablets, and Eltroxin, are collected by patients who often have concurrent vitamin D deficiency. Insulin resistance worsens with low D. Vitamin D receptors sit in mood-regulating brain areas.

Obesity traps D in fat tissue.

Hashimoto’s is strongly linked to a deficiency.

Psoriasis patients spend heavily on Dovobet, which contains calcipotriol, a synthetic vitamin D analogue.

Addressing the deficiency does not replace medication but can noticeably improve day-to-day well-being.

What Is the Terranova Magnifood Complex?

Magnifood is Terranova’s proprietary blend of fresh freeze-dried whole food botanicals. In this 2000IU Complex, the 600mg blend includes stabilised rice bran (B vitamins and fibre), shiitake mushroom (natural vitamin D and beta-glucans), coriander leaf (antioxidant), spirulina (phycocyanin and trace minerals), and pumpkin seed (magnesium and zinc). These are not token amounts. Terranova uses no fillers or binders, so every milligram in the capsule is an active ingredient.