There is always a controversy surrounding the dosage of Vitamin D. I was cautious when starting practice, then I started to write for 2000 to 10,000 per day. Now I am being cautious again but still giving ample amounts of vitamin D. The current normal range is 30-100. I tend to want my patients in the range of 65-75.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions.
However, vitamin D's benefits go beyond bone health. It also plays a role in regulating the immune system, promoting cell growth and division, reducing inflammation, and improving mental health.
A growing body of research also suggests that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and certain types of cancer Yoi don’t always have to take a supplement for Vitamin D You can get it from foods.
There are two mushrooms rich in Vitamin D. These are shitake and portobello . Vitamin D is rich in kale, collard greens and spinach. Chia, flax and hemp seeds are also rich in Vitamin D and you can add that to your protein shake in the morning. I would rather you do fortified plant milks as almond, coconut and oat .
And of course sunlight exposure can convert Vitamin D2 to Vitamin D 3
Have your doctor check your vitamin D levels
Until tomorrow…