Causes of VitaminD deficiency Signs of VitaminD deficiency Fixing VitaminD deficiency
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Bill ..Posted
Thu 14 May 2009 4:38pm
Yesterday my wife got results from some blood tests and they showed that she had a vitaminD deficiency. I thought that this was odd since I was under the impression that anyone that got enough sun would have their bodies create enough vitaminD to stay healthy.
I was apparently wrong.
Not only is my wife deficient but a friend of hers as well
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VitaminD Council: ‘Autism and VitaminD’
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Duane Sherry, M.S.Posted
Sun 07 Dec 2008 10:27pm
From the [VitaminD Council]:
Autism and VitaminDVitaminD Theory of Autism
Does the vitaminD theory best explain autism?
What is the risk of going in the sun?
What Is Autism?
What are the five unexplained features of autism?
Are autism rates increasing?
The VitaminD Connection
Predisposition—what gene should we be looking for?
Two clues: rare
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VitaminD Council: ‘VitaminD and Mental Illness’
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Duane Sherry, M.S.Posted
Sun 07 Dec 2008 8:52pm
From the [VitaminD Council]:
VitaminD and Mental Illness
Abstract
We propose vitaminD plays a role in mental illness based on the following five reasons:
Epidemiological evidence shows an association between reduced sun exposure and mental illness.
Mental illness is associated with low 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels.
Mental illness shows
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VitaminD2 vs. vitaminD3
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Dr. William D.Posted
Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:17pm
An interesting question came up on the Track Your Plaque Member Forum about vitaminD2 vs. vitaminD3. This often comes up among our patients, as well.
VitaminD3 (more properly 25-OH-vitaminD3 , the form that is measured in the blood, and to be distinguished from the 1,25-diOH-vitaminD, a kidney measure, a test you do not need unless you
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VitaminD Newsletter-Autism and VitaminD
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Dr. William D.Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 2:53pm
Although Dr. John Cannell's most recent VitaminD Newsletter concerns the connection between autism and vitaminD, and has nothing to do with coronary plaque reversal... advocates a powdered capsule form of vitaminD. In my experience, most powdered or tablet forms do not work. But some do . He apparently has success with the brand he specifies
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VitaminD, Sunlight and Sunscreen - VitaminD
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Parker Health Solutions ..Posted
Wed 22 Oct 2008 4:26pm1 Comment
Lately, a lot of press has touted the benefits of very high VitaminD intake (higher than the Recommended Daily Allowance). High VitaminD intake reportedly leads... be confusing when viewed from the typical standpoint that “the sun is evil and must be avoided to prevent skin cancer, sunscreen is good, and vitaminD is toxic in high doses.” Let
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Are You Deficient in VitaminD and Calcium | VitaminD supplementation
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Bill ..Posted
Tue 30 Nov 2010 10:07amVitaminD supplementation
I have seen this deceptive report this morning from news sources everywhere on VitaminD supplementation. Apparently a study of studies by the Institute of Medicine is showing that VitaminD and Calcium may not need to be supplemented. The trouble is lots of people that I know are getting blood
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VitaminD3 Good, VitaminD2 Good for Rats
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Mark PegramPosted
Mon 10 Aug 2009 4:32pm
Well it seems like almost since the start of understanding vitaminD in the 1930’s that vitaminD3, cholecalciferol, is equal to vitaminD2, ergocalciferol. This thought continues on today even by some of the best researchers on vitaminD.
Now before we dive right into this discussion let’s just say that vitaminD3 is better than D2 for humans
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