You can always get your 25(OH)D levels tested. Grassrootshealth.org is a charity run by some of the world's best vitamin D scientists who are trying to confirm what intake levels of Vitamin D3 are associated with least incidence of chronic disease.
You can sign up for one just one $40 postal test
or you may want to choose 2 $40 tests each year for the next 5yrs. Those living above latitude 35 are best to go for the 2 tests yearly as in the winter it's impossible to lay naked in the sun at noon and get Vitamin D from it as UVB doesn't reach the ground. Disease Incidence Prevention by Serum 25(OH)D Level
While you are at Grassroots health please watch some of the videos from those Vitamin D experts. I don't which I found the most interesting, Diabetes prevention. Cancer prevention, Heart disease and Skin cancer are all covered. The evidence to justify keeping your 25(OH)D status above 55ng is very compelling. The cost is minimal and its absolutely safe. The latest word on the subject is that 10,000iu/daily poses no risk whatsoever even in areas where prolonged sun exposure is available.
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You can always get your 25(OH)D levels tested.
Grassrootshealth.org is a charity run by some of the world's best vitamin D scientists who are trying to confirm what intake levels of Vitamin D3 are associated with least incidence of chronic disease.
You can sign up for one just one $40 postal test
or you may want to choose 2 $40 tests each year for the next 5yrs. Those living above latitude 35 are best to go for the 2 tests yearly as in the winter it's impossible to lay naked in the sun at noon and get Vitamin D from it as UVB doesn't reach the ground. Disease Incidence Prevention by Serum 25(OH)D Level
While you are at Grassroots health please watch some of the videos from those Vitamin D experts. I don't which I found the most interesting, Diabetes prevention. Cancer prevention, Heart disease and Skin cancer are all covered. The evidence to justify keeping your 25(OH)D status above 55ng is very compelling. The cost is minimal and its absolutely safe. The latest word on the subject is that 10,000iu/daily poses no risk whatsoever even in areas where prolonged sun exposure is available.
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