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Top Myths About Vitamin D

By: Dr. Jared M. Skowron


1. Myth: Normal activity provides us enough vitamin D from sun exposure.
Truth: Most people do not get enough sunshine to maintain adequate vitamin D levels. Today's indoor culture results in much lower vitamin D production than is required for good health. Sunscree, aging, and obesity also significantly reduce natural absorption of vitamin D.

2. Myth: Supplemented vitamin D in foods is adequate.
Truth: Foods are usually enriched with vitamin D-2, a form that is one-third as effective in the body as D-3. Additionally, studies show that many enriched foods contain much lower levels of vitamin D than stated on the label.

3. Myth: 1,25 (OH) D3 is the best analysis for vitamin D levels.
Truth: 25(OH) D3 has a long half-life and is best analysis of vitamin D levels. It converts to bi-hydroxy forms such as 1,25(OH)D3 which have a short half-life and are not a good measurement.

4. Myth: The reference range for vitamin D levels is accurate.
Truth: The reference range for 25(OH) D3 of 20-100 is sadly inadequate and is resulting in a rise in vitamin D deficiency in this country. Levels less than 25 are disease level. Levels between 25 and 75 are suboptimal. Levels between 75 and 200 are optimal.

5. Myth: Vitamin D supplementation is non-toxic.
Truth: The major consequence of vitamin D toxicity is hypercalcemia, which should be monitored periodically while under therapy. Changes in cardiac rhythms or lithiasis are also common concerns. Vitamin D toxicity normally occurs at >40,000 IU per day. Serum calcium should be monitored monthly. Currently 10,000 IU per day is accepted as a safe upper limit by the NIH.

6. Myth: The recommended Daily Allowance(RDA) for vitamin D is accurate.
Truth: Taking 400 IU, the RDA of vitamin D, will actually lower 25(OH)D3 by approximately 50 nmol/L, and 10,000 IU per day for three months should elevate 25(OH)D3 by 100 nmol/L. People on 1,000 IU per day will elevate their levels by only 10 nmol/L.

7. Myth: Different forms of vitamin D are all the same.
Truth: Vitamin D-3 is the preferred form. D-2 is derived from plant sources and is one-third as effective as D-3.

8. Myth: Vitamin D only treats osteoporosis and rickets.
Truth: In addition to bone density, benefits have been noted in relation to heart problems, immune diseases, blood sugar issues and neurological problems.



THIS ARTICLE WAS CHOSEN BY THE VITAMIN D COUNCIL AS ONE OF THE BEST ARTICLES ON VITAMIN D IN 2008

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"Thin stick is the best supplement I have used to decrease patient's hunger I have seen nothing work better to stop night-time snacking. For patients who snack, Thin Stick is the answer. It stops hunger, period. My patients have the hardest time after dinner, sitting in front of the TV, snacking on bad food in the house. Thin Stick STOPS these cravings. Diet and exercise must be used in any weight loss protocol, and Thin Stick must be used for anyone who has snack cravings. If you don't want to be hungry for 4 hours, take a Thin Stick!"

-Jared Skowron, N.D.