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» Elaine Moore - wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN

In response to wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN posted by aviano:

Hi Avi,
Yes, if you have TSI that are more reactive (tend to bind well with epitopes on the TSH receptor geared for stimulation) and don't have any blocking antibodies, your TSI can be causing hyper symptoms.

The Christmas season is considered a time of great stress for many reasons (pressure to get too much done, spend too much, entertain and be entertained more than you have time for) etc. I've written articles in the past on this and how important it is to prepare for holiday stress. And as you know, exposure to allergens brings on flares. Same with fluctuations in sex steroids.

Vitamin D levels are typically low in GD. The article I wrote on the study that came out this year advising against supplementation recommended that vitamin D be increased naturally. The authors of the study suggest that 10-15 min of sun exposure daily is preferable to taking supplements. Because I've written several articles on studies showing a need for vitamin D supplements, I wanted to present all the facts---both the pros and the cons. Rather than take vitamin D3 daily I take it 2-3 times a month and try to get out in the sun when I can. It's snowing here today so it's not always easy here. But we've also had some warm sunny days and I've managed to get outside.

I think with all things moderation is key and natural sources are superior. I hope this helps. Best, Elaine

» Elaine Moore - wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN

In response to wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN posted by aviano:

Hi Avi,
You probably don't need a dose of vitamin D that high. Both parathyroid hormone and vitamin D work to regulate calcium levels. If calcium rises too high it can cause your parathyroid hormone to fall. There's always a risk of causing imbalances when using high doses of supplements.

I think the researchers in the study make a good point here. And even when you go to extremes with sunlight absorption (which I'm not recommending although I love being out in the sun) you don't absorb excess vitamin D. Whereas with supplements, you can ingest too much. Best, Elaine

» javatlkrs - Thank you

Elaine,
Thank you for your response. I'm going to try to cut my 5mg down to 1.25, and see if it helps. Thank you again.
-Anne

-- posted by javatlkrs