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Post by jumperhop on Apr 26, 2017 16:25:16 GMT
Two months ago I had a physical and the Dr did a bunch of testing vitamin D was the only thing that came back low at 11, which the Dr mentioned she had only seen one other patient with levels below mine. I was told to take 5000 mg a day. And she mentioned that sun exposure wouldn't get my levels up. Jen Why would they say sun exposure wouldn't get your levels up? That's how our bodies are designed to get vitamin d. That sounds very strange. Probably since mine were so low I would always need to supplement with a vitamin pill. Sun exposure would not be enough. Jen
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Post by cindyupnorth on Apr 26, 2017 17:16:37 GMT
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Post by KiwiJo on Apr 26, 2017 18:29:11 GMT
There have been a number of studies linking a lack of Vitamin D during pregnancy, with autism in the baby. It does seem to me, that it could be a reason why the numbers of children on the spectrum are increasing so rapidly, especially in western countries. We are 'encouraged' not to be in the sun too much because of cancer risks; many of us don't walk so much anymore, preferring to drive to where we are going and getting exercise in the gym; many are so busy that spending time in the sun seems self-indulgent and a waste of time..... Here are a couple of links: Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Raises Your Child’s Risk for Autism Link between vitamin D treatment and autism prevention
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2017 2:26:38 GMT
Sunlight. Not too much, watch the UV index for your skin type, but our bodies were designed to need it ^^this is tough, depending on where you live. My vit. D levels were low, and we get 300+ days of sunshine a year here! But I'm not outside IN it very often, working in an office, driving to/from work in my car, etc. and with the climate here, being out in the sun for any length of time can be really damaging (I have really fair skin, and burn easy). So I'd rather supplement, too. Especially with needing anti-depressants, anything else that gets the least bit 'off' about my diet / nutrition affects my energy levels and mood. ETA: One thing my doctor has pointed out is that some of us who live in hotter climates are less likely to get sunlight during the summer months as we hibernate in the cool dark of air conditioned places. So bear that in mind when considering your sunlight exposure! I should have just said "ditto" to this! Your choice, of course. But the amount of time you'd need to get the Vitamin D you'd need isn't long enough to damage and burn your skin. From what you describe, you'd need about 10-15 minutes, or half the time it would take your skin to burn for it to make 10,000-25,000 IUs. (if you'd burn in less time, halve that) Save
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 27, 2017 3:34:09 GMT
Doesn't most milk have vitamin D added?
Not sure what my levels are. I'll check to see if they have been tested.
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Post by mom2samlibby on Apr 27, 2017 3:41:23 GMT
I'm amazed at how low a lot of you are! Optimal vitamin D is now recommended to be at 50 - 70 ng/ml and if you are treating cancer or heart disease it should be 70 - 100 ng/ml.
I've been supplementing for the past year. Last year, it seemed like I was getting sick every 2 months and it would take forever to shake it. This year, I had one cold and that was it. Vitamin D helps with your immune system. I've felt better while taking it.
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Post by snyder on Apr 27, 2017 3:41:26 GMT
Sunlight. Not too much, watch the UV index for your skin type, but our bodies were designed to need it and to make it primarily from exposure to the sun. Food and supplements are a very inefficient way to get it. RDAs are merely guidelines, never hard-and-fast rules. You're suffering if you're suffering, not just because a number tells you that you should be suffering. Forgive me if this has been said, but read rather quickly through the replies. What my doctor told me was that because many do not spend as much time outside like people once did, and because we are not told to make such we wear sun protections, there has been an increase in D3 deficiency. And of course, our foods are so processed these days, we probably do not get a good dose from what we eat either.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 27, 2017 3:43:30 GMT
...and some of us only drink milk if there are chocolate chip cookies, lol!
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