Vitamin D is a naturally occurring vitamin, which dissolves in fat and which can be produced in the human body on exposure to sunlight.
Zinc is essential for healthy body function. It is technically a metal (and an element) but in the body is usually found combined with another substance to make a zinc salt.
Zivadol is a new product from JRD Medical, containing vitamin D, zinc and flax seed oil, all in a once-a-day gel capsule. It was designed in the UK after consultation with doctors, scientists and sufferers from fibromyalgia (we've been working on it for ages!), and it aims for the middle ground between 'alternative therapy' and heavy-duty drugs. Basically, it was the end result of trying to get a vitamin D product without the horrible chalky taste of calcium products – but then patients told us what else they wanted in the mix. We believe that by keeping the immune system healthy, boosting the muscles and joints and maintaining general cell health, Zivadol can provide a firm foundation in fibromyalgia.
You can read more about the development of Zivadol here, as well as finding out about the latest research on vitamin D, nutrition, pharmaceutical drugs, natural treatments, basic science and alternative therapy in fibromyalgia in other parts of our site. We're really excited about Zivadol, and judging by the interest we have had already, many of you are too.
Zivadol contains only natural ingredients and vitamins, and is available without prescription. However, if you have any concerns about your health, or how suitable a new medication or therapy would be for you, you should always speak to your doctor or pharmacist.