Re: Vitamin D - New Information - Page 5

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/4/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 4/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
Older people do not make as much vitamin D as younger people in response to sunlight.

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Because vitamin D occurs naturally in very few foods, some adults may not get enough from their everyday diet. This means that fortified foods and/or vitamin D supplements may be needed by some people:
<ul> <li class="single-space" style="font-size: 13px;">People age 50 and older, whose skin cannot make as much vitamin D and/or whose kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form</li> </ul> *
The American Cancer Society
 http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/herbsv...

As the article states, there seems to be no one size that fits all.

We know that.

What most people don't know is that older people do not process vitamin D from the sun they way they did when they were young.

Also not taken into consideration is that sun exposure has to be limited because of the risk of skin cancer.

Even the American Cancer Society supports taking supplements if D is needed, and when I say D, I hope we all know we're talking about D3.

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foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

On 4/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 4/4/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 4/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
Older people do not make as much vitamin D as younger people in response to sunlight.

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Because vitamin D occurs naturally in very few foods, some adults may not get enough from their everyday diet. This means that fortified foods and/or vitamin D supplements may be needed by some people:
<ul> <li class="single-space" style="font-size: 13px;">People age 50 and older, whose skin cannot make as much vitamin D and/or whose kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form</li> </ul> *
The American Cancer Society
 http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/herbsv...

As the article states, there seems to be no one size that fits all.

We know that.

What most people don't know is that older people do not process vitamin D from the sun they way they did when they were young.

Also not taken into consideration is that sun exposure has to be limited because of the risk of skin cancer.

Even the American Cancer Society supports taking supplements if D is needed, and when I say D, I hope we all know we're talking about D3.

Not ALL older people.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/4/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 4/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 4/4/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 4/4/2015 NoelSeven said:
Older people do not make as much vitamin D as younger people in response to sunlight.

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Because vitamin D occurs naturally in very few foods, some adults may not get enough from their everyday diet. This means that fortified foods and/or vitamin D supplements may be needed by some people:
<ul> <li class="single-space" style="font-size: 13px;">People age 50 and older, whose skin cannot make as much vitamin D and/or whose kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form</li> </ul> *
The American Cancer Society
 http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/herbsv...

As the article states, there seems to be no one size that fits all.

We know that.

What most people don't know is that older people do not process vitamin D from the sun they way they did when they were young.

Also not taken into consideration is that sun exposure has to be limited because of the risk of skin cancer.

Even the American Cancer Society supports taking supplements if D is needed, and when I say D, I hope we all know we're talking about D3.

Not ALL older people.

I'll go with the reputable studies and sources.

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cody2 · ‎03-19-2010

My husband and I are old, HE is MUCH older than me, lol. His doctor just put him on mega dose of D, once a week. I, also, take prescribed dose of Vitamin D per our doctor. We will continue to do so as long as he deems necessary from testing. We trust his knowledge more than ours.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I think it is important to know your own body. I have always taken vitamins and just plain feel better when I do. I do believe in starting out with the lowest dose that will work. Some doctors will start out with 50,000 D once a week if your blood tests are even on the low end of normal. I told my doctor I prefer to start on a lower dose so I am on 2000. My last blood test for D was back to normal this time!! I believe in moderation and knowing your body. This tests concerns me but I will check out other studies before I make a decision on what to do.

winamac1 · ‎12-29-2010

I'll take D3, but I won't take more than 2000 iu's a day.

"friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel"

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

On 4/5/2015 winamac1 said:
I'll take D3, but I won't take more than 2000 iu's a day.

I take the D3 also. When DH had his cardiac arrest his D dipped dangerously low. He was put on 50,000 iu's every other day. So that is 150,000 iu's! That went on for about 6 months. Now he is at 2000 a day and the doctors are very pleased with all his readings. He is one of the healthiest survivors of a cardiac arrest they have ever seen. He does exercise and eat right....so I think that has to be factored in. They told him...(his 2 heart doctors) That whatever you're doing....keep it up...it's obviously working very well!

Cakers1 · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/4/2015 Ilikeshade said:
The medical and pharmaceutical industries' infatuation with vitamin D began when researchers correctly observed that the incidence of common chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis was more common in populations of people living further from the equator and closer to the North and South Poles

There is a definite relationship to blood levels of Vit. D and multiple sclerosis. Vit. D is not given to cure MS; there is no cure. Low levels of Vit. D are treated along with the other medications such as Copaxone, e.g.; the Vit. D is not given as the be-all for treatment. I can't speak for the other illnesses and Vit. D but this article only contains research to support his pov - those with the above illnesses need to consult with their doctors.

(I bolded my response because I messed up the quoting-sorry).

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

I recently heard this as well. That being said, when my VitD level was almost flat lined, I was a zombie. I had no physical strength at all and felt like a dishrag. After being tested and starting on a regiment of VitD, I felt 100% better. I guess that's all I need to know. Wink

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NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

Low vitamin D is common with autoimmune illness, for sure with lupus.

Mine tested below normal a couple of years ago so my specialist put me on 2000 units a day. Mine is now at the low normal range.

I take a couple of other supplements, all approved by my medical team. I take CoQ10 for the heart, Andrew Lessman Essential multi vitamins and his eye health vitamin. I feel better than I have in a long time.

I also eat a very high fiber diet and a lot of fruit and veg. Mostly chicken and fish for protein. We have salmon once a week.

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