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W&MHH.

[Truth29]

Sounds like we need a new Federal vitamin D program. It must be a national emergency where we can contract for vitamin D and give part of it to the rest of the world... sarc/

[Patrsup]

I hate to be the guy who ALWAYS says get away from the TV and step outside. Run, jump, chase the other little rug rats around, enjoy the sunshine.

Man - its amazing this dumb stuff

I’ve often said there’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse. - Ronald Reagan

[mkjessup]

Here is some food for thought:

* In 2006, Dr. John Cannell (Staff Psychiatrist at Atascadero State Hospital, California) and colleagues published a paper showing evidence that lower vitamin D blood levels during the winter can account for the increased transmissibility of the influenza virus among children and adults. Studies have proven that Vitamin D stimulates the immune system and disease-fighting cells, called macrophages and T cells. The cells create proteins that have antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Further, we know that macrophages and T cells have vitamin D receptors (VDRs) on them, enhancing their functions.

Dr. Cannell noted that patients in his psychiatric ward who took 2,000 IU of Vitamin D did not get the flu, while the patients in other wards (who did not take Vitamin D) did. The patients intermingled with each other so cross exposure was certain. The study demonstrated that Vitamin D supplementation could prevent one from developing the flu.

[50sDad]

A generation of “go-too-far” parents who have kept kids out of the sunshine because of menanoma fears. (Well, that and video games that are more fun than actually playing outside. Virtual dodgeball, anyone?)

[Liberty Ship]

But...but...but....I thought MSM (Main Stream Medicine) said that vitamin supplements were a waste of money. I’m confused.

But I’ve been taking 6000 IU D3/day for years now. And, yes, in my opinion, all disorders associated with vitamin D deficiency — and there are MANY — should be considered iatrogenic in nature. Between MSM’s terrifying people about the “risks” of taking more than 400IU as supplements, and their terrifying people about the risks of sun exposure, all Vitamin D associated disease can be laid at the feet of the FDA, AMA, and MSM.

[sickoflibs]

darker skin absorbs less sunlight???

[goodwithagun]

Is there a natural med or homeopathy ping list?

[neverdem]

Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Among US Children Aged 1 to 11 Years: Do Children Need More Vitamin D?

Bump & a ping

[BellStar]

Sounds like we are going to get a new vitamin D czar!