Vitamin D

[Oleboyredw-uk]

Over the past few years the subject of Vitamin D has come up here on a number of occassions. I saw this earlier this morning and thought it might be worth sharing. Don't forget it is Written for a UK audience, so for people in other countries may get differing recommendation.

bbc.co.uk/news/health-36846894

Rob

[PaulaS Volunteer]

Thanks for this, Rob.

The article states:

"Everyone should consider taking vitamin D supplements in autumn and winter, public health advice in England and Wales says.

It comes as a government commissioned report sets the recommended levels at 10 micrograms of the vitamin a day."

It's good that Vit D is in the news and being taken seriously, but I'm a bit puzzled by this, as my doctor recommended I take Vitamin D3 1000 iu (international units) a day. What is the relationship between micrograms and "international units". And why does the article recommend "Vitamin D" (not D3)?

A puzzled Paula

[Newdawn Administrator]

I received some excellent advice when I posted recently on Vit D.

healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

Newdawn

[PaulaS Volunteer in reply to Newdawn]

Thanks Newdawn.

[PaulaS Volunteer]

When hubby came home yesterday, he told me he'd just heard about Vit D on the radio (BBC national news)! He was surprised to hear that it is now officially suggested for all Brits to take in autumn and winter - even if they don't have CLL. (He knows I take it but hadn't thought of taking it himself).

Seems good that there is more study and publicity about VIt D - especially as there's been so much publicity about using sunscreen and avoiding the sun!

Paula