Vitamin D has long been known for its importance in bone health, but few people realize the many other benefits that it offers. What vitamin D can do for you, and how much to take.
It is not a vitamin … It is not a vitamin. It is a prohormone, regulating your genes and immune system. It is more important than the other vitamins, given that the recommended daily amount of Vit D is woefully low.
Also, do not get … Also, do not get fooled into thinking this is a miracle supplement. Vit D is very very important, without doubt, but s are many other vitamins and minerals. Each play a significant role is many metabolic processes. If you are deficient in one because of a dietary insufficiency then supplements may help. However, if you are deficient because of other reasons (and there are numerous reasons) you will not be able to correct the deficiency by supplementation and you’ll just overwork your kidneys
@joel10000a Hi Joel … @joel10000a Hi Joel, it really isn’t as simple as that. I would need a copy of a full blood count, a full history from u & to work with u. Without them it wouldn’t be wise to offer advice, but suffice to say, reducing sodium (table salt is worst – use natural rock salt if u really must & keep it to a minimum). Increase the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat (good levels of magnesium and potassium) and increase your water intake and exs levels. Don’t look for supplements to drop your BP.
@carldavies75 You … @carldavies75 You appear to have a lot of knowledge about supplements. What do you suggest for lowering one’s blood pressure by supplements? Also for reducing or eliminating lower back pain? Thanks!
Oh yeah, forgot to … Oh yeah, forgot to mention vitamin D is a hormone and not a vitamin. Since hormones regulate just about everything in metabolism and physiology it is quite obvious that D3 is of major importance and a deficiency would be detrimental
Continued…….. … Continued……..Pharm co’s treat millions of symptoms and yet many of the hundreds of conditions which cause these symtpoms can be remedied through appropriate supplements and good diet/lifestyle. Wish people see that they are having the wool pulled over their eyes by pharm co’s we rely on their ignorance and apathy and the seeking “miracle pill” culture
This has been known … This has been known and plenty of books written by natural medicine practitioners for decades. Suddenly when a MD reports it it’s suddenly big news. This isn’t the only vitamin or mineral to hold key to good health. Jdw211 – you state that Nature provides. There are a million reasons why our bodies become depleted of various vitamins and mineral over time, these are not replaced by many people as only taking on the RDA will purely top up blood levels and not replace stores.
I don’t want to be … I don’t want to be a conspiracy nut but it does seem odd that our own government is so behind, for instance, Canada’s in it’s recommendations for daily vitamin D3. I also have a real distrust of big pharmaceutical, which can’t make money off of something as simple as the sun or an inexpensive supplement.
Actually, I feel angry with the sunscreen companies who make sunscreens blocking out beneficial UVB rays..causing them to fluoresce in the carcinogenic UVA spectrum. What the is that?!
I agree with you, … I agree with you, Joel. And I’m happy when I hear people have faith in something other than drugs/ doctors. But my personal focus is preventing health problems in the first place. What I meant in my comment is that you can master your own PHYSICAL health by simply consuming what nature provides in balanced proportions. If you become ill, sure there are vitamins and such which help restore balance in the body, I do not dispute that. Bottom line, I’ve found that thinking simply is the ‘trick’.
@jdw211 NO, I … @jdw211 NO, I believe you are totally wrong about Vitamin D! I know for a fact that it has helped me throw off the flu this year in one day! I have been taking 4500 units/day for about a year, and I haven’t had a cold since! I am 70! When I felt the flu coming on, I immediately increased my Vit. D to 12000 units/day, for two days, and the symptoms vanished that quickly! This has never happened to me before, that I have been able to throw off the flu like that! I didn’t take the flu shot either!
Some good points … Some good points here. Seems honest. But I see we get really into the Science of things. I believe it’s because we’ve lost trust in nature. Do you ever see an animal, a tree, or any other living organism besides humans questioning what nature provides? Our Sun is good because it provides. No need for supplements in healthy people. Stop thinking/ worrying about your health obsessively, it’s bad for your health. Don’t hate ‘big Pharma’ for false info, they simply perceive wrongly.
LabCorp is also … LabCorp is also where I get my testing done. The test itself is called the “25-Hydroxy Vitamin D” test. It measures the amount of active Vitamin D in the blood. At least in my case, I have to specifically add this test to my blood work; Vitamin D levels aren’t usually measured unless you or your doctor specifically requested that they be.
Wed all better … Wed all better stock up on vitamin D supplements before theyre declared illegal! Im not kidding. In 2010 the EU is all ready to ban high strength vitamins in its member states (look it up). EU claims its for safety reasons (yeah, right). Hot on the EUs heels will be Codex Alimentarius (look that up too). Big Pharma and the powers that be dont want us to self-medicate and be healthy its bad for business.
There are two types … There are two types of vitamin D one is natural (D3, or cholecalciferol) and one is synthetic (D2, or ergocalciferol). D3 is the same vitamin your body makes when exposed to sunshine. D2 is made by irradiating yeast with ultraviolet light. Supplementation with D3 is a lot safer and more efficient as D2 is poorly absorbed by the body. So when taking a Vit.D supplement, make sure its D3, not D2.
could i get your … could i get your help on something…i have had a blood test and have the results from Labcorp…where do you look for the name or discription of the amount of D.. in your blood…what is the name of the Test..is it the A/G Ratio or AST,OR..ALT??what would the name be that i would look for on my test thank you ahead of time
Where did you get … Where did you get that info.? I’m a Dental Hygienist and a nutrition nut, and I have never read anything to suggest the claims that you made. I would really be interested…not being ugly about it. I, specifically, worked for a Periodontist, which specializes in the structures surrounding the teeth, i.e. gums and bone. Thanks.
Yes, fluoride … Yes, fluoride actually disrupts the enzyme system and the mechanism involved in keeping gums attached to the teeth. Ingested, it disrupts iodine levels and thyroid function (along with the chlorine in the water). In addition, the glycerin in toothpaste makes a barrier preventing the ingredients in the saliva from repairing tooth enamel.
Vitamin D has long been known for its importance in bone health, but few people realize the many other benefits that it offers. What vitamin D can do for you, and how much to take.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
It is not a vitamin …
It is not a vitamin. It is a prohormone, regulating your genes and immune system. It is more important than the other vitamins, given that the recommended daily amount of Vit D is woefully low.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
@carldavies75 …
@carldavies75 Please qualify your statements. How do you know what you are saying is true?
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Also, do not get …
Also, do not get fooled into thinking this is a miracle supplement. Vit D is very very important, without doubt, but s are many other vitamins and minerals. Each play a significant role is many metabolic processes. If you are deficient in one because of a dietary insufficiency then supplements may help. However, if you are deficient because of other reasons (and there are numerous reasons) you will not be able to correct the deficiency by supplementation and you’ll just overwork your kidneys
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
@carldavies75 …
@carldavies75 Thanks!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
@joel10000a Hi Joel …
@joel10000a Hi Joel, it really isn’t as simple as that. I would need a copy of a full blood count, a full history from u & to work with u. Without them it wouldn’t be wise to offer advice, but suffice to say, reducing sodium (table salt is worst – use natural rock salt if u really must & keep it to a minimum). Increase the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat (good levels of magnesium and potassium) and increase your water intake and exs levels. Don’t look for supplements to drop your BP.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
@carldavies75 You …
@carldavies75 You appear to have a lot of knowledge about supplements. What do you suggest for lowering one’s blood pressure by supplements? Also for reducing or eliminating lower back pain? Thanks!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Oh yeah, forgot to …
Oh yeah, forgot to mention vitamin D is a hormone and not a vitamin. Since hormones regulate just about everything in metabolism and physiology it is quite obvious that D3 is of major importance and a deficiency would be detrimental
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Continued…….. …
Continued……..Pharm co’s treat millions of symptoms and yet many of the hundreds of conditions which cause these symtpoms can be remedied through appropriate supplements and good diet/lifestyle. Wish people see that they are having the wool pulled over their eyes by pharm co’s we rely on their ignorance and apathy and the seeking “miracle pill” culture
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
This has been known …
This has been known and plenty of books written by natural medicine practitioners for decades. Suddenly when a MD reports it it’s suddenly big news. This isn’t the only vitamin or mineral to hold key to good health. Jdw211 – you state that Nature provides. There are a million reasons why our bodies become depleted of various vitamins and mineral over time, these are not replaced by many people as only taking on the RDA will purely top up blood levels and not replace stores.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
vitamind3world is a …
vitamind3world is a good site for inforamtion on vitamin D, google them, they are also on face book and twitter
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I don’t want to be …
I don’t want to be a conspiracy nut but it does seem odd that our own government is so behind, for instance, Canada’s in it’s recommendations for daily vitamin D3. I also have a real distrust of big pharmaceutical, which can’t make money off of something as simple as the sun or an inexpensive supplement.
Actually, I feel angry with the sunscreen companies who make sunscreens blocking out beneficial UVB rays..causing them to fluoresce in the carcinogenic UVA spectrum. What the is that?!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I agree with you, …
I agree with you, Joel. And I’m happy when I hear people have faith in something other than drugs/ doctors. But my personal focus is preventing health problems in the first place. What I meant in my comment is that you can master your own PHYSICAL health by simply consuming what nature provides in balanced proportions. If you become ill, sure there are vitamins and such which help restore balance in the body, I do not dispute that. Bottom line, I’ve found that thinking simply is the ‘trick’.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
@jdw211 NO, I …
@jdw211 NO, I believe you are totally wrong about Vitamin D! I know for a fact that it has helped me throw off the flu this year in one day! I have been taking 4500 units/day for about a year, and I haven’t had a cold since! I am 70! When I felt the flu coming on, I immediately increased my Vit. D to 12000 units/day, for two days, and the symptoms vanished that quickly! This has never happened to me before, that I have been able to throw off the flu like that! I didn’t take the flu shot either!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Some good points …
Some good points here. Seems honest. But I see we get really into the Science of things. I believe it’s because we’ve lost trust in nature. Do you ever see an animal, a tree, or any other living organism besides humans questioning what nature provides? Our Sun is good because it provides. No need for supplements in healthy people. Stop thinking/ worrying about your health obsessively, it’s bad for your health. Don’t hate ‘big Pharma’ for false info, they simply perceive wrongly.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
LabCorp is also …
LabCorp is also where I get my testing done. The test itself is called the “25-Hydroxy Vitamin D” test. It measures the amount of active Vitamin D in the blood. At least in my case, I have to specifically add this test to my blood work; Vitamin D levels aren’t usually measured unless you or your doctor specifically requested that they be.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Wed all better …
Wed all better stock up on vitamin D supplements before theyre declared illegal! Im not kidding. In 2010 the EU is all ready to ban high strength vitamins in its member states (look it up). EU claims its for safety reasons (yeah, right). Hot on the EUs heels will be Codex Alimentarius (look that up too). Big Pharma and the powers that be dont want us to self-medicate and be healthy its bad for business.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
There are two types …
There are two types of vitamin D one is natural (D3, or cholecalciferol) and one is synthetic (D2, or ergocalciferol). D3 is the same vitamin your body makes when exposed to sunshine. D2 is made by irradiating yeast with ultraviolet light. Supplementation with D3 is a lot safer and more efficient as D2 is poorly absorbed by the body. So when taking a Vit.D supplement, make sure its D3, not D2.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
D3 is regular …
D3 is regular vitamin D. Google it for what the 3 means.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
what is d3? ant it …
what is d3? ant it just vit D what the # 3 for?
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
could i get your …
could i get your help on something…i have had a blood test and have the results from Labcorp…where do you look for the name or discription of the amount of D.. in your blood…what is the name of the Test..is it the A/G Ratio or AST,OR..ALT??what would the name be that i would look for on my test thank you ahead of time
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
great vid!
great vid!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Where did you get …
Where did you get that info.? I’m a Dental Hygienist and a nutrition nut, and I have never read anything to suggest the claims that you made. I would really be interested…not being ugly about it. I, specifically, worked for a Periodontist, which specializes in the structures surrounding the teeth, i.e. gums and bone. Thanks.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Joel, great video. …
Joel, great video. Thanks for posting it! ng/mL stands for nanograms per mili-liter.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
And how do we know …
And how do we know that you know what you are talking about?
July 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Yes, fluoride …
Yes, fluoride actually disrupts the enzyme system and the mechanism involved in keeping gums attached to the teeth. Ingested, it disrupts iodine levels and thyroid function (along with the chlorine in the water). In addition, the glycerin in toothpaste makes a barrier preventing the ingredients in the saliva from repairing tooth enamel.