In counter-news, my 98 YO mother does not have D deficiency. Just had the test.
No such thing as D3 deficiency.
I found out i was deficient when i went for weight loss surgery. Probably from not enough sun. Ended up not getting the surgery (2 years ago) because they said prior head injury excluded me.
Down to 300 from 433. Dont know how i let myself get so high!.
250 next target. 47 and not getting younger.
Take vitamin D regularly.
9/15/2015, by RTT Staff
Resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes, red wine and dark chocolate, may help treat Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
The study, published in the journal Neurology, was conducted with 119 participants, all with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's, ranging from age 50 to 90. The mean age for the resveratrol group was 70; the mean age for the placebo group was 73.
Researchers synthesized the resveratrol and, over a two-year study period, test group participants took two doses daily, equivalent to the amount found in about 1,000 bottles of red wine. The large dose was necessary because the compound rapidly metabolizes in the brain.
In addition to the difference in amyloid-beta40 levels, researchers also observed that, compared to the placebo group, the resveratrol-treated group had fewer cancers and lost weight.
The resveratrol-treated group lost more brain volume than the placebo-treated group, which researchers said was unexpected but mirrors findings from other Alzheimer's treatment studies.
Best way to fix this, about five to ten minutes in the sun each day.
That’s it. It’s not a big threat of skin cancer, and it replenishes Vitamin D in a matter of days.
Can't recall where I saw this... but... OMG if true!
Senior can be a relative term.
My sister, 53, broke her leg last January. The doctors were amazed at how low her Vit D levels were. She’s been taking care of my elderly mom, but hasn’t been taking care of herself. It’s been 9 months, and she’s just been able to get around with crutches this month.
Older people, especially women, need to keep up with their calcium and Vit D intake. Sunlight is OK, as long as you don’t burn yourself.
Many also have b vitamin deficiencies as well.
First they tell us to get out of the sun, but then they tell us we’re deficient in vitamin D, which is converted by the sun.
FWIW and YMMV.
I take 5000 iu of Vit D every day. Haven’t been sick a day since I started this regimen five years ago.
Is Vit D some sort of miracle drug? Don’t know. It has apparently helped me.
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Vitamin D deficiency is generally caused by magnesium deficiency. Below is a list of the types of magnesium and how effective they are:
Magnesium oxide: Often used in milk of magnesia products since this form has a strong laxative effect. Even though this combination contains a large proportion of magnesium compared to the oxide molecule, it has poor bioavailability and readily causes loose stools; therefore it is considered the least optimal form to use as a supplement.
Magnesium sulfate: This form is often used as an intravenous preparation but it is not used in oral formulations. Since it does have some absorbability through the skin, it is also found in Epsom bath salts.
Magnesium citrate: A commonly used form that has a good bioavailability compared to oxide. It is also very rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract but it does have a stool loosening effect.1 This form is found in many supplements and remains a solid option for delivering magnesium into the body.
Magnesium Aspartate: This form has increased bioavailability compared to oxide and citrate. There were some promising clinical trials conducted in the 1960s that found a combination of magnesium and potassium aspartates had a positive effect on fatigue and they reduced muscle hyper-excitability.2 Physiologically this makes sense since both magnesium and aspartic acid are critical players in cellular energy production. This form is not commonly found but has been used for chronic fatigue syndrome.
Magnesium Glycinate: Glycine is a well-known calming amino acid. This combination has good bioavailability and does not have a laxative effect since glycine is actively transported through the intestinal wall. Due to the calming and relaxing effect of both glycine and magnesium, this combination has been used successfully for chronic pain and muscle hyper tonicity.
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Magnesium Malate: This less well-known combination has been studied for use in fibromyalgia. Since malate is a substrate in the cellular energy cycle, it can help improve ATP production; there is some preliminary evidence that it may reduce muscle pain and tender points in fibromyalgia patients.
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Magnesium Orotate: This is another relatively unknown chelate combination containing orotic acid. This form has good bioavailability has had been studied specifically for heart health. Orotates can penetrate cell membranes, enabling the effective delivery of the magnesium ion to the innermost layers of the cellular mitochondria and nucleus. Orotates themselves increase the formation of RNA and DNA which can help heart cells repair and therefore improve function. The combination has been shown to improve heart failure, symptoms of angina and exercise performance in clinical trials.5,6
Magnesium Taurate: Both magnesium and the amino acid taurine share the ability to improve cardiac function; each has a potentiating effect on insulin sensitivity and also a calming effect on neuromuscular excitability. The actions of both have striking similarities when it comes to cardiovascular health. They both have blood pressure reducing effects, stabilize nerve cells, improve the contraction of the heart muscle and have an anti-thrombotic effect.7 Additionally, low levels of vitamin B6 have been shown to further deplete both magnesium and taurine.
Magnesium-L-Threonate: This form of magnesium has recently been studied to improve memory and brain function. One preliminary study in animals found that it significantly enhanced both short-term and long-term memory, boosting scores by 15% for short-term memory and 54% for long-term memory compared to magnesium citrate.8 Based on this study, it appears that magnesium-L-threonate is a highly absorbable form of magnesium that can improve brain function. While this research is promising, more is needed to confirm its benefit.
Magnesium Pidolate (or picolinate): This form of magnesium has generated interest because it is very inexpensive and can easily be made into a liquid supplement. There really have not been any substantial research trials supporting its specific health benefits. The down side of this form is that the pidolate molecule does not have any additional health benefits.
Due to its broad ranging beneficial effects, magnesium has really emerged as a quintessential health supplement with an excellent safety profile. Various forms of magnesium can be employed for specific health concerns and to increase bioavailability. Consider the research evidence and activity of each form to choose one that is most appropriate for you.
I don't find that number alarming. More responsible journalism would give Seniors suggesting on how to provide a boost to their Vitamin D intake.
bkmk
Upped my D3 to 4,000 a few months ago. With other sources I probably get 6000 plus a day. Seem to be less prone to catching whatever’s ‘going around”.
bkmk
So that's how much it took to get to that level. I also avoid the sun because I hate age spots. Wrinkles and gray hair are ok but age spots are gross :)