Virtually every single age-related disorder including cancer,
heart disease, vascular disease, arthritis and chronic inflammation can
be associated with low Vitamin D levels.
It is proven that those with a higher Vitamin D level do have more
resistance to upper respiratory infections, flu, and other viral
infections. It has been proven that the reason we have an increase of
viral infections in the winter months has been because of the lower
levels of Vitamin D. As we know, the days are significantly shorter and
the sun is not as bright in the winter months. In fact there was a
study that showed that Dutch
children with the least amount of sun exposure have double the risk of
cough and three times the incidence in a runny nose in comparison to
those kids with the most sun exposure. Furthermore, the children with
the lowest vitamin D levels were really eleven times more likely to
develop upper respiratory infections.
So what does actually kill people with an influenza infection?
The flu virus will actually induce a massive inflammatory response that
is entirely capable of killing the patient. It truly is the response
of the patient's immune system that kills the patient. The over
production of the cytokines that create the pro-inflammatory response
are what can kill the patient. Vitamin D has been proven to down
regulate the over-expression of this inflammatory response.
It is also very well documented that part of the aging process is
an increase in inflammation in our body. When we have too much
inflammation in our body, we are more apt to get damage to the small
blood vessels, joints, and neurons (brain).
I will speak more about Vitamin D in future issues of the Daily
Dose. For now, you must have your Vitamin D level checked. You can
call my office and get your Vitamin D level drawn WITHOUT an office
visit. I will have a standing order for you or your loved one so that
we can get this done. I am committed to your health. Have your
Vitamin D level drawn.
The Vitamin D Council is a non-profit group that advocates higher
Vitamin D dosing. According to the president, Dr. John Cannell, adults
need to take a higher dose to achieve optimal blood levels. 85% of
blood test are far below the minimal level of 50 ng/ml. The traditional
lower level is 30 ng/ml in traditional levels. I have been adhering to
a level of 50 ng/ml for years. This is what the evidence states.
There are only a few incidences that preclude a higher intake of
Vitamin D. One of these is a significantly elevated calcium level. This
is ruled out by a simple chemistry panel. Other conditions may include
Sarcoidosis, severe renal impairment, primary hyperparathyroidism, or
high calcium levels.
Another problem is the so called "One a Day Vitamin". These
uniform, one size fits all vitamin supplement can be high in unbalanced
Vitamin A instead of Beta-Carotene. In a recent review of 14 different
over-the-counter multivitamins, the ratios were severely unbalanced. This means that the amount of preformed Vitamin A was about 4,395 IU
and the average Vitamin D was about 407 IU. An unbalanced level of
Vitamin A to Vitamin D is unhealthy because in many ways these two
vitamins compete with each other. You must know and understand your
Multivitamin and all your supplements.
We can cut disease and death by knowing and implementing some
basic health information. Vitamin D supplementation may save your
life. During the winter months, I would recommend at least 3,000 IU of
Vitamin D, if not 5,000 IU. If you want a blood test to see how low you
are, stop by the office and ask to speak to our DCL representative
Wendy. She will draw your blood level. Remember, you can have that
done in my office without an office visit! There is no need to pay
your copay. You NEED this information!
Here is to your Health,
Dr. Michelle Haendiges
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