Posted on 07/22/2020 6:12:19 PM PDT by Ragnar54
“Association between low levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and increased risk of developing several immune-related diseases and disorders, including psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, sepsis, respiratory infection, and COVID-19, has been observed. Although it is still debatable what level of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is optimal, it is advisable to increase vitamin D intake and have sensible sunlight exposure to maintain serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D at least 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L), and preferably at 40–60 ng/mL (100–150 nmol/L) to achieve the optimal overall health benefits of vitamin D." … “ To maintain these blood levels, a person would require ingesting approximately 4000–6000 IUs daily."
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Mine tested 85. I asked by doctor was that good and she said yes, very good.
I’m on rx because I do not absorb D
5,000 IUs of Vitamin D3 in organic coconut oil daily for me. Haven’t been sick all year.
You’d be surprise how much VD levels can go up from just minimal sunshine exposure. Supplements may be necessary to boost/maintain in colder climate winters. 2000 IUs/day is enough for most maintenance but it’s best to get a baseline bloodtest before beginning any regimen and recheck levels every few months initially. D is ideally accompanied by K2.
I’ve taken 2,000IU D3 daily for 15 years. Not sure why I don’t absorb it because I’m in the sun hours per day.
Not either / or — all of the above. I alternate between 5K and 10K units a day Vitamin D with 2,000 mg Vitamin C. I also limit exposure to crowds and people in general when I can. I get in 1-2 miles a day walking although it’s getting a bit hot and I have been cutting back some. I plan to continue this for a while.
P4L
Ditto. And get sun whenever possible.
Try taking in with K2.
Likewise. Been taking a 5000 IU capsule every day for about 5 years. I’ve had like 1 very minor 3 day sniffle in all that time. It’s cheap insurance.
I think both of us may have had the virus in Feb., and March, we both had a severe cough, no other symptoms and got over it fine. Who knows.
"VD Blues" - Bob Dylan youtube link.
(Just trying to insert a little smile into the discussion.) :-)
Am getting 4-6 hours of raw Carolina Beach sun this week so Vitamin D levels in the millions
Which will work for those of us in the north for another couple months.
Then it’s supplement time.
Bkmk
It’s amazing how the symptoms of Vitamin D overdose are identical to a K2 shortage.
Been taking 5000iu of D3 daily for years. Haven’t been sick. I’m convinced D3 really supercharges your immune system.
Let the naysayers have their fun. I’ll go with what has proved to be successful for me.
Forgot to mention. Normal D3 blood levels are 30-50. My last D3 measurement was last January and was 55.7
The full East Virginia Medical School “prophylaxis protocol”:
Prophylaxis
While there is extremely limited data, the following “cocktail” may have a role in the prevention/mitigation of COVID-19 disease. This cocktail is cheap, safe, and widely available.
• Vitamin C 500 mg BID
• Quercetin 250-500 mg BID
• Zinc 75-100 mg/day (acetate, gluconate or picolinate). Zinc lozenges are preferred. After 1 month, reduce the dose to 30-50 mg/day. [1,8-12]
• Melatonin (slow release): Begin with 0.3mg and increase as tolerated to 2 mg at night [13-16]
• Vitamin D3 1000-4000 u/day [17-24]
• Optional: Famotidine 20-40mg/day [25]
It’s interesting that NAC Is not in their protocol.
Dr. Seheult protocol (seeing COVID patients daily)
* Vit D 2,500 IU
* Quercetin 500 mg / 2X per day
* Vit C (no dosage)
* Zinc 40 mg/day
* NAC (N Acetylcysteine) 600 mg / 2X per day
* Sleep 7-8 hours per night
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