Are Current Vitamin D Recommendations Outrageously Low?
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Numerous studies have linked low vitamin D levels with: Cancer, Depression, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes, Rhuematoid Arthritis, Seasonal Affective Disease
With all this research… why are the government recommendations outrageously low at 200 – 400 IU. Studies suggest that blood levels associated with disease prevention may be 5X to 10X the current recommendations.
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http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/11180df8-beaa-11de-b4ab-00144feab49a.html
I’m 48 and my Dr. recently put me on 2K Vitamin D daily. However, someone I know who is into supplements suggests 4K a day. How do we know what is right, and how much would a 4 yr old and 10 year old need?
Often, measuring a vitamin D level can guide dosage requirements. Ask your doctor if a vitamin D test is appropriate. The actual test that you want is called a 25(OH) Vitamin D.
Regarding children….the recommendations are very variable. I would talk to your pediatrician. Also, you may want to research recommendations from one of the world’s experts in vitamin D; Dr. Michael Holik.