There have been many papers published on vitamin D. A Medline search for "vitamin D" will yield over 32,000 matches. It is well established that insufficient quantities of the vitamin contribute toosteopenia,osteomalacia, and osteoporosis. However, there is so much new interest in "boneless" ap...
Many people get their blood tested for vitamin D deficiency, but that's not always necessary. "Unless there are specific reasons for concern, there's no general recommendation for testing and screening," Dr. Ford said. Even if you do get tested, the results might not be accurate. "Vitam...
This recommendation assumes that total intake of vitamin D and serum 25(OH)D concentrations are under conditions of minimal sun exposure. The DRI also suggests that there is a “level of uncertainty in adults 70 years old or older”, likely due to the variability of physiological changes in ...
Type 1 diabetes (T1DM): Research has shown that children with type 1 diabetes have a higher chance of having a vitamin D deficiency compared with the general population. In Finland, the recommendation for daily vitamin D supplementation was gradually reduced from 4,000-5,000 IU/day in 1964 ...
recommendation. Dr. David Brownstein in his book, “Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Cannot Live Without it,” suggests that we need a minimum of 12.5 milligrams (combination of iodine/iodide) per day or more if there are serious thyroid issues. I do this either with the supplement ...
Based on current consumption of calcium and vitamin D in France and European recommendation on adequate levels [3, 6], two vitamin D fortified dairy products per day are needed to achieve optimal intake of calcium and vitamin D. We there- fore assumed the price of two dairy products per ...
The results of these studies justify the recommendation to improve the general vitamin D status in children and adults by means of a healthy approach to sunlight exposure, consumption of foods containing vita- min D and supplementation with vitamin D preparations. In general, closer attention should...
Conclusion: Vitamin D insufficiency may give more favorable BMD response to Pamidronate treatment in children with osteoporosis of various etiologies. The lack of consistent improvement in vitamin D levels suggest non-adherence to the supplementation recommendation. Further research is needed to determine ...
Cannell on the radio about a month ago talking about his vitamin D formula and as someone who has been involved in holistic nutrition and natural health most of my life as a layperson, I really appreciate what you do for people, and have upped my D on your recommendation. I absolutely ...
Today it is generally accepted that a supplementation with vitamin D and calcium should be added to every specific medical treatment of osteoporosis. In contrast to this general recommendation the potency of vitamin D alone with or without calcium to reduce the incidence of falls and/or fractures ...