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Marilyn Harris wrote:
>> Yes, I generally use 1 or 2 tablespoons per day, which also provide a
>> liberal amount of vitamin D. So the problem is getting more D than
>> 1300-2600 IU?
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> Hi Todd:
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> Yes, I think that someone else here (was it Steve?) seems to think
> that we need far more than what is currently recommended. The problem
> with getting any more than whatever is in 2 tablespoons of CLO is
> problematic because of the Vit A content unless one takes supplements.
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> Marilyn
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I think the building consensus by doctors researching this area is that
the normal lab range for vitamin D is too low and even then most people
are deficient. Because of the modern lifestyle (little sun, fully
clothed) and longer lifespan (the older you get the less vitamin D you
make), one will need to supplement sometimes quite a bit. The ONLY way
to know how much you need is to have your blood checked. I'm currently
taking 7350 IU/day and my blood work places me just over the lab's mid
reference range and my last blood test was early fall. I suspect that
my optimum amount is closer to 10,000 IU per day in the summer and I
will make adjustments after my next blood test soon.
Steve
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