02XXCA Posted Monday at 12:55 AM Share Posted Monday at 12:55 AM (edited) How many of you have ever been tested for vitamin D levels. I have watched some Youtube videos that says there is definitely some benefit to taking D2 or D3 supplements to raise your levels. Edited Monday at 01:09 AM by 02XXCA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted Monday at 09:30 AM Share Posted Monday at 09:30 AM D3. 10,000 IU every day. Vitamin D is well-known to boost the immune system. I was doing it before my doctor told me to be taking it for that purpose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted Monday at 12:12 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:12 PM 2 K every day of D3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted Monday at 01:26 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:26 PM 1 hour ago, blackhawkxx said: 2 K every day of D3. Same here, when tested I was extremely low, down into the teen's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted Monday at 01:32 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:32 PM Nothing, tested last year and it was perfectly fine, although I do drink rather large amounts of vitamin d enhanced organic milk. I know it goes against conventional wisdom but my body needs daily dose of dairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted Monday at 01:34 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:34 PM (edited) Why 2% instead of whole milk, well, lower fat is better for cappuccino. Why not skim milk? Can't stand the taste of it. Edited Monday at 01:54 PM by tomek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02XXCA Posted Monday at 04:01 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 04:01 PM 6 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: D3. 10,000 IU every day. Vitamin D is well-known to boost the immune system. I was doing it before my doctor told me to be taking it for that purpose. Have you ever had your levels tested, either before or after taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted Monday at 04:03 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:03 PM Nearly everyone over 40 and many people under that age are low. The evidence is overwhelming that people who keep their levels around 50 suffer fewer illnesses, both minor and major. I was first tested around 12 years ago and routinely since then; I was low. This was in September or so after spending all summer on the boat in the sun. We should all reduce or eliminate our consumption of dairy, and that's one of the few reliable sources of it. But brings along so many other health and non-health issues. I have been supplementing about 5k IU/day since then and keep my levels in the 48-54 range doing so. I have found that the gel caps keep the levels higher, and the tablets seem to be less bio-available. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B010RAGYG6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted Monday at 04:53 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:53 PM I don't understand why Swamp is so hell bent on eliminating dairy. Yes, something like cheap milk in plastic battles gotta go but quality products are essential in balanced diet as long as you are not lactose intolerant person. Most of people with "European Dna" are lactose tolerant, dairy has been part of a diet there for couple thousands of years. So, it depends. I'm 57 and I've never suffered from Vitamin D deficiency. Maybe because I do use milk, quality yogurt and white cheese, kind of like farmer cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted Monday at 04:54 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:54 PM 51 minutes ago, 02XXCA said: Have you ever had your levels tested, either before or after taking? No, not before. My levels are "off the charts" as my doctor jokes, but that's how he likes to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted Monday at 05:09 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:09 PM 14 minutes ago, Zero Knievel said: No, not before. My levels are "off the charts" as my doctor jokes, but that's how he likes to see it. What are the actual numbers? Over the years, new evidence has shown us that the old standards were a bit low. For a while, 30 was "alright" and that definitely does not correlate with the health improvements and resistance to illness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted Monday at 05:53 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:53 PM I have been tested, tested low, and was told to take D3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted Monday at 07:05 PM Share Posted Monday at 07:05 PM 1 hour ago, SwampNut said: What are the actual numbers? Over the years, new evidence has shown us that the old standards were a bit low. For a while, 30 was "alright" and that definitely does not correlate with the health improvements and resistance to illness. My last test said "71." The scale of reference is below... Deficiency: <20 ng/mL Insufficiency: 20 - 29 ng/mL Optimal: > or = 30 ng/mL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02XXCA Posted Monday at 09:28 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 09:28 PM 2 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: My last test said "71." The scale of reference is below... Deficiency: <20 ng/mL Insufficiency: 20 - 29 ng/mL Optimal: > or = 30 ng/mL That is why numbers matter, a lot of the latest findings seems to indicate the ideal is around 70 to 80, then you aren't off the charts necessarily. Just depends what science/latest studies you follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted Tuesday at 01:49 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:49 AM I've seen some evidence saying that you really do want to top out at about 70-80, and over 100 is cause for concern. This is a moving target however. Note that reference scales normally aren't based on ideals, but simply based on correlation with problems or lack of. "People over 30 ng/mL failed to have glaring problems" is very different from using that number as good for optimal health. I have seen NO evidence that being up to 80 is bad, and Zero is the only other person I know who is over 60. The other guy's doctor just cut him back to 1k IU/day with a target of 50-70, and zero concern for where he was. I'm not sure how to interpret this, however I think the doc is saying this is a good thing, right? 8 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: My levels are "off the charts" as my doctor jokes, but that's how he likes to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted Tuesday at 11:12 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:12 AM It depends on what sources you trust. I take turmeric curcumin every day because it fights cellular inflammation...the real cause of cardiovascular disease based on research coming out of Israel. I take niacin because many neurological/mental issues are improved and sometimes eliminated with the addition of a niacin supplement to the diet. Glucosamine for my joints. Essential fatty acids. Cold-pressed flax seed oil. All of these based on research showing they help you stay healthy. Some doctors know this, some do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted Tuesday at 04:57 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:57 PM What brand of D3 do you guys take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted Tuesday at 05:16 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:16 PM I linked to mine, and I'm not super picky on brands, but have found that oil based raises my D levels much better than tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted Tuesday at 05:25 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:25 PM 6 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: It depends on what sources you trust. I take turmeric curcumin every day because it fights cellular inflammation...the real cause of cardiovascular disease based on research coming out of Israel. I take niacin because many neurological/mental issues are improved and sometimes eliminated with the addition of a niacin supplement to the diet. Glucosamine for my joints. Essential fatty acids. Cold-pressed flax seed oil. All of these based on research showing they help you stay healthy. Some doctors know this, some do not. You'll want to read this. Nutritional yeast also has great uses in flavoring, because it imparts a cheese-like tang. I'll post about its uses at some point. I actually make a WFPB 'gas station cheez sauce" with it, for those days when you want to feel like you are eating total junk. Also Taco Bell "meat" recipe. https://nutritionfacts.org/2021/09/14/the-effects-of-nutritional-yeast-for-cancer/?utm_source=NutritionFacts.org&utm_campaign=20d44878be-RSS_BLOG_DAILY&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_40f9e497d1-20d44878be-28710906&mc_cid=20d44878be&mc_eid=6bf37ade4d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted Tuesday at 05:53 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:53 PM 55 minutes ago, TFT said: What brand of D3 do you guys take? Sam's Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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