My final post on the vitamin D supplement debate.

Moving on to these topics...

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Dr. Lee Merritt, MD, shared a video on vitamin D supplementation and commented on Agent131711 post on vitamin D.

I will not discuss vitamin D and vitamin D supplements and their health benefits in detail in this post, as I have done so in previous posts.

Here is the link to view her comments on vitamin D supplements

https://rumble.com/v4obzbw-updated-the-propaganda-war-on-vitamin-d-dont-let-them-kill-you..html

Agent 131711 responded to Merritt’s video since it regards his vitamin D post. Still, he curses a lot in it, which makes his responses inappropriate, so I will not share the link to his rebuttal video.

Additionally, I looked at the comment section, and people commented negatively about Merritt’s looks instead of commenting on the article.

I do not know about you, but I don't want these people in my circle.

So, who you get your health information from is up to you. Like him, I am just sharing information, but I will stay within my scope of what I do know (nutrition/health), and even within that space, there is a vast amount I still do not know.

Conducting research is one thing, but having a good grasp and general background understanding of the topic is an entirely different issue. That grasp can come from formal training/education, experience, or a very deep dive into a topic that requires more research than hours or days.

Here are my questions:

1. How do you explain thousands of research articles in which vitamin D supplementation was used and its positive effects on health, such as depression, cancer, and psoriasis?

2. What about vitamin D supplementation and its association with a reduction in all-cause mortality?

3. When the person called Agent says that vitamin D supplements are harmful, does he work with patients with chronic health conditions as a health professional? Does he see people with severely low vitamin D levels?

4. If I have a client with very low total cholesterol levels and low D levels, would getting vitamin D from sunshine only be of benefit in the short term?

For anyone who wants to view the extensive vitamin D literature, www.grassrootshealth.net is a beneficial site.

As a practitioner…

I have seen people with D levels in the single digits ng/ml. This is a severe deficiency. Allopathic practitioners will tell you that 30 ng/ml is insufficient (some may tell you that level is acceptable), and 20 ng/ml is deficiency.

If you browse through the literature you will find that ranges for optimal health have been in the ranges of 50-80 ng/ml on average (some studies indicate lower or higher depending on the health condition researched).

I have seen a few people who can meet their D needs via sunshine alone. This was often found in endurance athletes who spend significant time outdoors. These healthy athletes all had ranges hovering around 60 ng/ml, making me wonder if this is the “sweet spot” for vitamin D levels in healthy people.

If you have deficient vitamin D levels

Do you think (if I were your nutritionist) I would tell you to spend the next few weeks in your birthday suits outside in mid-day sunshine when your D levels are low, your total cholesterol is low, you have dark skin, are overweight, and live in Oregon or N? Dakota, and it’s February?

If so, you should fire me on the spot!

I am going to suggest supplementation, and also, with low D levels, I will want to understand your gut health to ensure absorption.

Vitamin D and total cholesterol: Why knowing both matters

A basic lipid panel provides little information about cardiovascular health, but it is still helpful and should be on a basic blood test. For instance, triglycerides will better indicate an unhealthy diet than the TC marker.

Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the US, with more than 92 million adults taking them.

Statins lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is required to make and absorb vitamin D from sunshine. That is the very first step when obtaining D from sunlight.

The mainstream argument is that even with statins reducing TC, there is enough cholesterol for D absorption.

I would love to see a study on statin users compared to non-statin users and their cholesterol and D levels in groups that do not supplement. However, many statin users may also be overweight, which also slows the D absorption rate.

Last words on vitamin D

As one commenter on my previous vitamin D post stated, we must focus on the real issues here rather than the supplements many people require.

So, now I am moving on to more important topics that can hopefully help you stay or get healthy!

Speaking of moving on, what health/nutrition topics do you want to have more information on?

Someone stated they wanted me to write about oxalates, which is on my list. I also want to explore the topic of sardines and whether they are healthy and look more into natural flavors.

But what about you? In the comment section, what would you like me to cover?

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