I was low on vitamin D. Are you? Did you know that Vitamin D is actually a hormone that is essential for our bodies? Did you know that many people are very low in vitamin D, especially those living in northern regions? The importance of vitamin D is more understood now and the recommended minimum level required in the body has been increased over the years. Vitamin deficiency has been linked to weakened immune function, cancer and other ailments.
Not that long ago, it was suggested that eating three good meals a day was all we needed to do to get all of the nutrients we need. Then there was the long-standing food pyramid that we remember from school. Now as science begins to understand the importance and lack of nutrients, vitamins and minerals required, and our nutrition that provides it, the guidelines on what our bodies requires is changing. I don’t know about you, but I consider this to be progress. And this is the case with vitamin D. Yet there seems to be a reluctance by some organizations and by people in general to accept this, or at least to want to know the truth. Now we have to ask why that is? The following is from an article by Dr. Richard Brouse on this subject.
“ A Long Term Vitamin D3 Debate
A heated debate surrounds the recommended vitamin D dosage and levels. While many nutrition scientists advise that adults take 5000 IU of vitamin D3 daily, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) established 4000 IU daily as the tolerable upper level of intake, meaning the highest level unlikely to cause harm in nearly all adults. On the other hand, the Endocrine Society Practice Guidelines state that up to 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily is safe for most adults. These conflicting recommendations can leave the public confused.
Dr. Brouse’s NOTE:
It is interesting that scientists are encouraged to question any dogmatic statement such as, “You can get all the nutrients you need from eating three healthy meals per day.” Science constantly questions theories and conclusions based upon new and emerging data. The history of allopathic medicine dictates doctrine to students and discourages questioning medical theories. The ongoing debates surrounding the rediscovery of the uniqueness of vitamin D3 continues to be negatively portrayed by a medical/drug/food/agribusiness lobby with vested interests to keep the status quo intact. Shrouded in the cloak of “skepticism to safeguard the public” classical medicine has shunned nutrition but approved smoking cigarettes, eating sugar and taking foreign chemicals into our body without substantial science to back their endorsements.” – source Dr. Richard Brouse
From my personal experience with my doctors I have seen the recommended vitamin D level in the body increase in recent years. For me and my family, we believe we have targeted a sufficient and safe level of vitamin D to achieve.
We believe that getting a little sun and drinking enough milk as we have been told, may not be provide enough vitamin D considering genetics, lifestyle and health conditions. We are also of the belief that the type of vitamin D supplement, as well as types supplements used in general matters a lot. We are inclined to seek the truth, and yet it seems that we are programmed to go along with the customs and what we are told we should believe. It seems now there is enough evidence to support proper vitamin D levels required and how to achieve that, but there is reluctance to want to change. Considering the changes that have developed in our food, the increased understanding of vitamin D, and the conflicting data/interests within science and within the medical community, I believe this should make us really want to learn more on this subject.
I hope this post gives you a little insight into the essential vitamin D and inspires you to learn more.
Dr. Richard Brouse gives an in-depth discussion on vitamin D. Dr. Brouse is a widely recognized authority in the fields of nutrition and prevention of chronic degenerative diseases. He follows the practice of natural nutrition and lifestyle espoused by Dr. Shaklee, whom he met in 1976. He has helped our family achieve optimum health. Here a link to his site:
https://sunnysidehealthcenter.com/2017/06/01/vitamin-d-revisited-one-size-not-fit/
Donna’s Tip: Dr. Brouse says you can get your vitamin D testing through The Vitamin D Council using an in-home test kit. Visit them at: www.vitamindcouncil.org
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