Vitamin D

WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF VITAMIN D IN THE BODY? 

According to healthline.com, the benefits of Vitamin D are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and facilitating normal immune system function.

According to Dr. Oz, there are 3 top supplements for cold and flu: Echinacea, Zinc, and Vitamin D. Here is the article: https://www.doctoroz.com/article/3-top-supplements-colds-and-flu

Dr. Oz believes, “these supplements have shown an ability to help prevent or shorten a cold in most studies, and, in the case of vitamin D, to even reduce the risk of flu and pneumonia”

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MY VITAMIN D BLOOD LEVEL?

 Your family physician can order a simple blood test for Vitamin D blood levels. If you are unable to go to your family physician’s office or your insurance will not pay for this blood test then you can order an at home kit and pay about $79 out of your own pocket. Go to: https://www.everlywell.com/products/vitamin-d-test/

WHAT VITAMIN D BLOOD LEVEL IS HEALTHY?

 According to Dr. Axe, “A level of 50+ ng/mL indicates a good level of vitamin D.” Here is the article: https://draxe.com/nutrition/how-much-vitamin-d-should-i-take/

Very Deficient: Below 30 ng/mL

Deficient: 30-50 ng/mL

Optimal Range: Above 50 ng/mL

WHAT IF MY VITAMIN D LEVEL IS BELOW 50?

According to Dr. Hyman, “Unless you’re spending all your time at the beach, eating 30 ounces of wild salmon a day, or downing 10 tablespoons of cod liver oil a day, supplementing with vitamin D is essential.” Please consult your family physician or an integrative doctor at Alliance Integrative Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio to receive a professional recommendation for Vitamin D3 supplementation. 

Here is a new study showing mushrooms dried in the sun or under a UV light for 12 hours absorb large amounts of Vitamin D2:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213178/

https://fungi.com/blogs/articles/place-mushrooms-in-sunlight-to-get-your-vitamin-d