Silly Question, but need a second opinion please.

[Coastwalker]

A silly thought has gone through my head.

If my Vitamin D blood level level has gone from low to quite high in a short time of several weeks, is this actual proof that I do not have a stomach converting problem, such as with gluten or even T4 to T3?

Also would this mean my stomach is more acidy and not alkaline base ?

Need to know this as I am in the proceed of buying Vitamins and Minerals and wondered which types to buy.

Thank you.

[Hidden]

Vitamin D is fat soluble absorbed in small intestine. The process requires fat-digesting bile acids that come from the liver and live in the small intestine.

Vitamin B12, water-soluble, relies heavily on the stomach acid (HCL) for its absorption. Two steps are required for the body to absorb vitamin B12 from food. First, hydrochloric acid in the stomach separates vitamin B12 from the protein to which vitamin B12 is attached in food. After this, vitamin B12 combines with a protein made by the stomach called intrinsic factor and is absorbed by the body.

[Coastwalker in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your inform able answer MelanieLondon, must admit I had to read it several times for it to absorb I did remember that vit D is Fat soluble and B12 water soluble and that D you have to be careful with, but B12 is difficult to overdose on.

I have just found out that an acid/alkaline testing kit can be bought from the chemist shop, so that's good to know too.

[Hidden]

The aim was to highlight that Vitamin D is not affected by your stomach acid whereas B12 is very much dependent on it.

[Coastwalker in reply to Hidden]

Thanks MelanieLondon, I understand that much clearer now, forgive me I am still a learner on all these vits and minerals, there is so much to take in.

[Hidden in reply to Coastwalker]

Not to worry best wishes

[Jackie]

Hi The most important thing is to have a calcium test, this is an electrolyte and must always be in range. D affects calcium, it is hormonal so should ideally be under an Endo. Treatment with D normally to be safe should be started slowly with retests for this and calcium. D treatment is for life, unless calcium goes over range, then it must be stopped, no matter how low the D is.

I hope this helps.

Jackie