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Increase Vitamin D during Winter Months

Posted by DJ on January 5, 2011 at 3:10am

With Less Sun comes Less Vitamin D.  

 

During the winter months doctors recommend taking vitamin d3.

 

"New research shows that many people in northern latitudes are deficient in Vitamin D, because sunlight is insufficient during the winters to stimulate the production of vitamin D in skin.  These deficiencies have been linked to higher rates of certain cancers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, skin diseases, and mood disorders."

source:  http://www.laurapower.com/page24.html

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  • Marty BlackEagle-Carl January 14, 2011 at 6:20am
    How much Vitamin D3???    everybody says what you need/should take, but never how much how often is good. ;-)
    • DJ > Marty BlackEagle-Carl January 15, 2011 at 6:37am
      I am taking vitamin d3 1000 IU once a day.  I am also taking a multivitamin, vitamin b complex, and vitamin c.
      • Marty BlackEagle-Carl > DJ January 15, 2011 at 7:22am
        thx. i already take 800mcg folic acid and 2000mcg B12 a day.
  • Bamsegutt January 5, 2011 at 10:19am

    It is correct , Important to follow D level ...I live in norway  when I took blood test the I was only vitamin D3 deficence ,I wonder if it has link with vitiligo now I m taking fish oil and D tablet I didn`t see any improvment but this time my vit is   stable.

    They say vitamin D is actually a hormone it can be activated with a small amount of sun shine10-15 mnute aday  for some monthes can be enough.

     

    Bamsegutt

    • freddy banza > Bamsegutt January 9, 2011 at 11:18am

      hi bam

      how is ur treatment works? i 've seen a doctor who recomanded me protopic and vub 3 /week,but when i red books , i am scared of side effect like skin cancer later.

      can this treatment stabilise my vit ?

      waht is u experience since u ar using this?

      fred

       

      • Bamsegutt > freddy banza January 10, 2011 at 12:31pm

        Hi Fred

        Protopic is safe even for children  it has been tested , I understand your worrie about cancer but it is just exaggerated  … all other treatments has side effect too ..I am using it for 4 months so far no change feel only burning feeling when I drink alcohol ..but it goes over, you have to be patience and try it for several monthes 4- 6 , I will continue for a couple of monthes , I have a plan to start UVB to may be combined it with Protopic.

        Good luck              

        Bamsegutt

        • freddy banza > Bamsegutt January 11, 2011 at 11:43am

          thanks Bamsegutt

          ,since 2002 many studies

           has shown that the efficacy of protopic use alone is less than combined with  uvb.

          i  encourage you to start coz u are already in.

          i gonna also start it by the end of this month coz i should meet the ophtamologist first.

          good luck!

          fred

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