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Old 07-03-2009, 02:43 PM #1
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Lightbulb New medical information on Vitamin D + videos:

This is a very good video with the newest information from
UCSD college of medicine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ-qekFoi-o

This is just an excellent explanation of what to do to improve health,
prevent cancer, prevent cancer spread if you have it already, improve immune function and prevent influenza/colds, MS, diabetes, chronic pain.

I hope everyone here watches this video...it is very new and very up
to date.

This is a video from Australia explaining what doses doctors are giving there:
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2514231.htm
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Thank you, MrsD. That's a great video.

I am currently taking 4,000 IU of Vitamin D3 everyday. I break it up into two doses.....2,000 IU mid-morning and 2,000 IU at bedtime.

I'm thinking about asking my two sons to start taking this, too. They're 22 and 26. Do you think 4,000 IU daily would be too much for them?

Thanks!
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Like the video explained... about 50% of Americans are low.
In fact the NOW brand just came out with the 5000IU strength!
I prefer the gel caps, as I think they are absorbed better.

If you don't get outside, you are probably low. The higher north you are the worse it is.

You could start them at 2000IU for the winter, and less if they are outside in the sun as explained in the summer. If they are inside all the time...then 4000IU

This winter I upped from 2000IU to 4000IU and felt MUCH better.

Without testing, we are just shooting in the dark. I went by feeling for myself. In summer I am much less moody/tired, then as Oct approaches, I start to slide. This winter was better for me at the higher 4000 IUs. I might use 6000IU next winter.

I won't be taking any on vacation, as I am outside ALL THE TIME then.

I think we will see more and more research coming out on this subject in the near future. The breast cancer data was really compelling! Could explain why a friend of my husband's daughter died of breast cancer at 32. (a terribly tragic thing!)
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there's a version of it just came out in stores, of gummy bear version of it.
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Shocked vitamin D video

WOW

I just this moment finished watching the video and then bookmarking the website.

I am soooooo excited!!!! I'm never in the sun and live in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where we have about 5 sunny days per year.

thank you thank you thank you for sharing this potentially life-changing video. I'm purchasing vit D tomorrow !!!
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Thanks, MrsD. I hadn't seen that one.

I also just watched this one... informative, and very entertaining as well!

D-Lightful Vitamin D: Bone & Muscle Health and Prevention of Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases by Michael Holick, MD
http://www.ucsd.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=15773

and another:
Vitamin D and Diabetes... Can we prevent it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTtmv...eature=channel
Presentation on YouTube... 48 minutes... by Frank Garland, PhD, Naval Health Research Center
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Here is another video by Dr. Cannell, in regards to immunity, influenza risk, and autoimmune disease--and the effects of Vit D upon them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--NqqB2nhBE

Thanks to Tena from PD for this video link!
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Default Internist says I have a low Vit D level

Dear Mrs. D.,
Could my low vit D level be what caused my stroke a few months ago?
Docs have not found any reason for the stroke.
They ran numerous tests when I was inpatient and found nothing.

They sent me home and told me to take 325 mgs aspirin per day.

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You had a stroke? How did I miss that? Was it during my vacation?

All the facts for Vit D are not in yet. I don't know if stroke was one of the factors proven yet. But if you are low, it can lead to depression, and mood issues.

For stroke, the blood clot type, you will want to get a C-reactive protein serum level drawn, and a B12. Elevated homocysteine can lead to strokes. B12, B6 and folate are used to reduce homocysteine levels. Inflammation can be caused by C-reactive protein, and homocysteine. This damages the vascular lining, and
then cholesterol is used as a bandaid to cover the damage.

However, clotting disorders, can also cause strokes. People can have platelet disorders which can lead to clots.

Another factor is Atrial fibrillation. This heart arrhythmia may cause a clot to form in the heart, which then bits break off and travel around the body.

A friend of mine (47 yrs old) had a huge stroke from lifting heavy furniture during a move --she ripped a part of the interior of her carotid artery which then caused a clot to form and it moved into her brain. With time this healed up.
She has severe Rheumatoid arthritis and uses Humira, and has alot of inflammation, and that may have been a factor too.

One supplement --curcumin-- has been shown to reduce endothelial inflammation considerably. This spice is not absorbed well, so using it successfully means finding one that is proven to have good absorption. I use Curcugel-500 for that reason.
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Hi,
I had a stroke in July.
The internist did test for C R Protein -- the test came out high.
She wants to put me on a a med that raises HDL (the good kind?)

I'll order the Curcugel-500.
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