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CURRENT EDITION: 1st November 2009
Increased Need For...
Robert D. Hendren MD
Vitamin D
The blood test that physicians are recently ordering more often on health screening exams is 25-HydroxyVitamin D.
There is a growing body of literature that indicates that the intake of Vitamin D, which is primarily obtained from being exposed to the sun, has decreased considerably in the general population. Sun exposure generally has not been advised due to the link to skin cancer.
Studies have connected Vitamin D depletion to bone problems, some cancers, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and autoimmune conditions.
The Pediatric Academy has recommended doubling the intake from 200 to 400 IU for babies, children, and adolescents. Adults are more at risk and a considerable number of physicians are recommending that their patients take as much as 1000 to 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily.
Other medical societies and governing agencies such as the Food and Nutrition Board are reviewing recent research and are expected to come up with revised recommendations soon.
There is a growing body of literature that indicates that the intake of Vitamin D, which is primarily obtained from being exposed to the sun, has decreased considerably in the general population. Sun exposure generally has not been advised due to the link to skin cancer.
Studies have connected Vitamin D depletion to bone problems, some cancers, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and autoimmune conditions.
The Pediatric Academy has recommended doubling the intake from 200 to 400 IU for babies, children, and adolescents. Adults are more at risk and a considerable number of physicians are recommending that their patients take as much as 1000 to 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily.
Other medical societies and governing agencies such as the Food and Nutrition Board are reviewing recent research and are expected to come up with revised recommendations soon.