Vitamin D supplementation - Page 2

[Knitting Mama]

Originally Posted by Shanesmom 

Thanks so much for sharing!! I researched this product and plan on picking it up in a couple days. It sounds simple and amazing!!!

It definitely makes me feel better. We don't get as much sun time as we should, because Cecilia and I are both extremely fair-skinned. Living in the desert, the sun is always strong, and I burn literally in 10 minutes of outdoors time. I don't want to take the chance that Cecilia might have the same experience.

[Anastasiya]

Those times sound about right for the Summertime, with mostly exposed (nearly naked) skin, but not enough for Winter time. The more I read the more it's apparent that the UVB rays necessary to make vit D don't even really reach us in the Winter, when the sun is just too far away.....

Bummer!

By the way, I believe fortified cow's milk has 100 IUs on Vit D per 8 ounces. Measly.

Originally Posted by lunarlady 

We got the 10 summer 15 winter from our family physician. Does being at altitude affect the bodies ability to make vitamin D? I know the sun is "stronger" and so people burn faster. Does that mean faster D production too? After reading this, I think I will look into some quality supplements for the kids. How much is put in fortified milk?

As for getting vitamin D through windows, here are a few sources:

http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/sunlight.htm

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/17/science/17qna.html and

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/30002919.html

[northerngirl]

We supplement with vit D. Currently I take between 5000-10,000 IU per day. My levels were just tested and I'm at a 75, which is much better than my 25 of a couple years ago. I supplement year round. DD1 4 yo takes 1000-2000 IU per day. DD2 9 months is not given any, but gets it through my milk, although I may start giving her some extra a couple times a week. DD1 takes the carlson brand drops and I am taking 2 different capsules that are fish derived, per my natropath. I definitely think there are many health benefits, although many of those are being discounted now, probably has to do with the drug companies. I get the newsletter from the vitamin D council, I find that sorta thing interesting.