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?
>
> Hi Todd:
>
> 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.
>
> Marilyn
>
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