Comments on: Vitamin D Headlines

By: JP

JP — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:12:59 +0000

Thanks, Liverock.

I appreciate the feedback!

Be well!

By: liverock

liverock — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:07:47 +0000

My initial level of vitamin D was 67nmol/l(27ng/ml) which is the bottom end of normal.

I wasnt surprised by this as I live in the UK which hasnt got the intensity of the sun on the west coast of the USA. Having said that it seems as we get older we cant make as much Vit D from the sun, according to the latest research, and older people who live in sunny climates are often deficient in Vit D.

Since supplementing with 2,000iu/day the level has gone up to 98nmol/l(39ng/ml) in 4 months. The doctors at grassrootshealth reckon the level to aim for for maximum protection against cancer is 125nmol/l(50ng/ml).

It takes about 7-14 days to get your results after testing.

By: JP

JP — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:17:43 +0000

Thanks, Liverock. That sounds like a pretty reasonable deal.

How long did it take you to get your test results? Also, if it’s not to personal a question … what was your test result? Were you surprised by your D level?

Be well!

By: liverock

liverock — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:29:54 +0000

I started using grassroots health.net for the testing of my vit D levels because it appeared to be the cheapest way.

You fill in a health questionnaire and get the test done for $40 by a pin prick test at home and send off to a laboratory.

I have NFI in this company.

By: Vadim

Vadim — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:23:04 +0000

Thanks, I will check them out!

By: JP

JP — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:35:49 +0000

Vadim,

In case others read this, let me provide a little bit of context. In a prior post, you asked me to recommend a multi-vitamin/mineral for you.

I’m going to mention two items. The first is the type of product you’ve asked about – a multi-nutrient formula. Some of the ingredients in it have been shown, in clinical studies, to lower CRP levels. In addition, I’m also going to share a product I’ve been trying out lately. It’s intended to help support a healthier response to stress and improved mood. I think you might benefit from that type of support in your current circumstance.

BTW, the primary ingredient (Sensoril) in the “anti-stress/well-being” formula has also been shown to lower CRP levels as well.

Multi-nutrient – http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Synergy-3000-Multi-Vitamin-ToCoQ10-Mega-EFA

Anti-Stress Mood Enhancer – http://www.naturalfactors.com/ca/en/products/695/stress-relax-serenity-formula-with-ashwagandha

Please remember that combining such supplements with medication/surgery can be problematic. So, if you decide to start with them, please let your doctors know.

I hope this information is helpful. Feel free to ask any follow up questions.

Be well!

By: JP

JP — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:15:57 +0000

Thank you for sharing your personal experience, Julie. I’m happy to know that you’ve identified the true cause of your dis-ease and addressed it. I certainly hope your journey will help inspire others to have their Vitamin D levels tested as well. It’s definitely worthwhile!

Be well!

By: Vadim

Vadim — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:40:01 +0000

The product I’m currently using falls into the latter category – it contains high level of nutrients but also many food-based antioxidants and even some fish oil.

Harry, I need something exactly like the description you gave above. I am not completely sold on synthetic vitamins. I am going through a lot of stress and recently found out my CRP is through the roof meaning it can be low grade chronic inflammation. I only hope it hasnt been for a long while. I havent been feeling good for many months now as you know. So I am basically looking for something that is higly potent, natural and effective. I understand that its called supplement for a reason and nothing can replace a good lifestyle, exercise, healthy diet and relaxation. Many people are looking for that majic pill. I know that there is no supplement on the market that can replace all of the above, but basically something that can be helpful. Every bit helps. Thanks!

By: Julie Hodges

Julie Hodges — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:09:42 +0000

Hey, this is great work. I wish I had come across it a year or so back.
I didn’t personally realize how important Vitamin D was. I ended up extremely ill sort of like a Chronic Fatigue type thing. It took two years to finally stumble on the fact that my calcium level was extremely low. As was my vitamin D.

I thought calcium simply worked with bones only. The pain I experienced in my body was as a result of low calcium in which effects how well the nerve impulses travel through the body.

My work area is full of sunshine – so vitamin D didn’t appear to be the problem. It added to it because the vitamin d is not synthesised in the body when the sunlight goes through glass.

Beware guys. For vitamin d to be useful to you it must be in contact with the skin not through glass, not through sunscreen.

I hope that spares someone else some of the suffering I personally experienced. Thanks for your work with this article.
I am following you now so look forward to learning more.

Julie
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