Vitamin D Deficiency-Not Exactly!
VITAMIN D
It is only within the last few years that the important role Vitamin D plays has been researched and recognized.
Here are some facts regarding “Vitamin D” which is actually a hormone as opposed to a vitamin.
* Vitamin D, also called Calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin which means it is found primarily in animal fat. Unlike other vitamins that must be obtained solely through supplements or diet, vitamin D is manufactured in the body when sunlight comes in contact with the skin. Vitamin D is vital for bone growth and repair, especially in children and the elderly.
* Calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood stream are maintained by vitamin D. Vitamin D assists in the absorption of these important nutrients during digestion. This role in calcium and phosphorous absorption makes vitamin D an important part of bone growth and maintenance; and liver and kidney health Vitamin D also contributes to the function on the thyroid gland and to the immune system.
* Vitamin D has historically been used to treat Low Blood Pressure as there appears to be a correlation between blood pressure and low blood calcium levels and Vitamin D is directly responsible for where calcium should be and should not be.
* Vitamin D is responsible for regulating over 800+ genes in the body!
* *It is a known fact that Vitamin D 25- Hydroxy levels lower than 15 will lead to many varieties of Cancer especially Colon Cancer
* *Vitamin D which naturally exists in milk is destroyed during the pasteurization process making it necessary to replace the naturally occurring Vitamin D that once was in the milk with synthetic Vitamin D
* The vast majority of the vitamin D used in the human body is manufactured in the skin. When vitamin D is consumed it is absorbed into the blood stream from the intestines with the help of bile. From the intestines Vitamin D is transported to the liver where it may be stored or used by the body. The daily Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is 400 IU for an average adult man/woman.
* Vitamin D is found in only a few food including fish liver oil, egg yolks, butter and cod liver oil. The body is also able to utilize synthetic forms of vitamin D which are found in supplements. Many foods including milk and cereals have added vitamin D to help individuals get sufficient amounts in their diet-but added Vitamin D is not the same as the real McCoy.
* Because vitamin D is stored in the body (in the liver), it can be toxic if taken in excess quantities. Vitamin D doses of three of four times the RDA may result in nausea, excessive thirst, confusion, heart rhythm abnormalities, weakness and headaches. Vitamin D is also known to interfere with certain medications including steroids and some seizure drugs.
Why suddenly is everyone Vitamin D deficient?
Actually it may not be a deficiency of Vitamin D but a deficiency of Vitamin F, Vitamin D’s antagonist. Vitamin D picks up calcium from the gut and puts it into the blood. Vitamin F takes it from the blood and puts it into the tissues.
What is Vitamin F?
* Vitamin F is a source of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids which are needed to transport calcium from the blood to the tissues.?
* It contains Linolenic and Linoleic Acids which the liver will convert to Arachidonic Acid. Arachidonic acid is the only form of polyunsaturated fat that can be utilized by the body.?
* It does not exist in vegetable oil—only in fat meat and butter—not margarine.?
* Because polyunsaturated fats reduce blood-cholesterol levels, they are much preferred over saturated fats.
Vitamin F Deficiency results in or plays a major role in the following conditions:
* Hives
* Itchy Skin
* Canker Sores (Herpes)
* Hypothyroidism
* Ridged Nails
* Poor Hair Quality
* Dry Skin
* Muscle Cramps (“Charley Horse”
* Sun Poisoning
* Sun Sensitivity
* Heat Prostration
* Prostate Problems
D without F will cause the blood calcium level to increase at the expense of the tissue calcium level because Vitamin D not only picks up calcium from the gut in a deficiency of F, it brings calcium from the tissues back into the bloodstream and then targets the additional D to be stored by the Liver.
Excess Vitamin D from extreme sun exposure is known to cause Cancer BUT only in people who are Vitamin F deficient!!!
In my practice, I use very little Vitamin D but do use it when indicated.
What I do recommend more often are the following supplements if and when needed:
*Magnifical made by Logos Nutritional (1-800-556-5530) because it contains Strontium 90, Vitamin K2 and a small amount of Vitamin D
* Microcrystalline Calcium Hydroxyapatite Compound (MCHC) which is the only calcium proven in a court of law to REVERSE OSTEOPOROSIS!
* Vitamin F Tablets
* Parent Omega Oils which are plant based (not manufactured from dead fish)
Consultation services regarding this article or any other article on this website are available by contacting Dr. Princetta at drp@medicinefreehealing.com or www.medicinefreehealing.com
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