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Title: Vitamin d
Post by: pauls on 18 June 2013, 10:43:24
Just been down the docs and he thinks I am low in vitamin d. I know you body makes this thru getting sunlight onto your skin. Trouble is not a lot of sun around here. Does anybody know of a good way of getting a supplement either from food or a tablet.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 June 2013, 12:01:29
vitamin d also sold in liquid form ..
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: Rods2 on 18 June 2013, 13:32:27
With the lack of sun we have had in the UK for the last 2 years, this is a big problem.

When I was out in the Ukraine a few weeks ago, I made sure I spent plenty of time in the sun to increase my vitamin D and felt much better for it.

Here is a list of food high in Vitamin D

http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-000102000000000000000.html (http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-000102000000000000000.html)

Just Google "Foods high in vitamin D"
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: aaronjb on 18 June 2013, 13:42:36
A quick look at that list tells me that I should be eating lots of oily fish (good, I do love fish!) or babyfood..

I think I'll stick to the fish! ;D
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: mantahatch on 18 June 2013, 14:11:17
I am currently under a consultant for a skin condition. He would like me to spend 3 weeks in the sun to get some vitamin D. Upshot is I cannot afford that so spend every moment I can out doors.

There are tablets etc. available but according to consultant they have many nasty side effects, in his words "it is worse than the lack of vitamin D "

Even on dull days you will get some benefit.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 June 2013, 14:41:37
So.. you need him to sign you off for a couple of weeks to sit on a beach in the South of France watching the birds absorbing vitamin D. :y
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: Varche on 18 June 2013, 15:00:54
So.. you need him to sign you off for a couple of weeks to sit on a beach in the South of France watching the birds absorbing vitamin D. :y

Varche boot camp mixing/laying concrete :y
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: mantahatch on 18 June 2013, 15:18:51
So.. you need him to sign you off for a couple of weeks to sit on a beach in the South of France watching the birds absorbing vitamin D. :y

Apparently the consultant says that people living in Norway can get up to 3 weeks in the sun on there version of the national health. Obviouslyyou have to have a problem to get it.  :'(
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: D on 18 June 2013, 22:03:33
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Higher-Nature-Vitamin-500iu-Pack/dp/B000NRXNK4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371589229&sr=8-2&keywords=vitamin+d (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Higher-Nature-Vitamin-500iu-Pack/dp/B000NRXNK4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371589229&sr=8-2&keywords=vitamin+d)

This should be fine.

Most people on the island will be Vit D deficient. Not usually a problem if you live in the tropics.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: D on 18 June 2013, 22:08:03
I am currently under a consultant for a skin condition. He would like me to spend 3 weeks in the sun to get some vitamin D. Upshot is I cannot afford that so spend every moment I can out doors.

There are tablets etc. available but according to consultant they have many nasty side effects, in his words "it is worse than the lack of vitamin D "

Even on dull days you will get some benefit.

Interesting thought process. My son take these as a general supplement.

http://www.seven-seas.com/haliborange/general-health-products/vitamins-a-c-d (http://www.seven-seas.com/haliborange/general-health-products/vitamins-a-c-d)

Contains RDA of Vit D. No side effects at all. Infact I cannot recall most child Vit D supplements to have any side effects other than a laxative effect if taken in excess.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: RobG on 18 June 2013, 22:12:24
Just been down the docs and he thinks I am low in vitamin d. I know you body makes this thru getting sunlight onto your skin. Trouble is not a lot of sun around here. Does anybody know of a good way of getting a supplement either from food or a tablet.
Won`t he authorise a vitamin D injection :-\
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: pauls on 18 June 2013, 22:17:02
Just been down the docs and he thinks I am low in vitamin d. I know you body makes this thru getting sunlight onto your skin. Trouble is not a lot of sun around here. Does anybody know of a good way of getting a supplement either from food or a tablet.
Won`t he authorise a vitamin D injection :-\

No i have to have blood tests first.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: D on 18 June 2013, 22:22:42
Why? When you can have cheap as chips capsules and none or minimal side effects.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: Vamps on 18 June 2013, 22:32:00
Why? When you can have cheap as chips capsules and none or minimal side effects.

Exactly...... :y  I thought I was missing something........ :-[ ::) ::)
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: pauls on 18 June 2013, 23:03:08
Why? When you can have cheap as chips capsules and none or minimal side effects.

Exactly...... :y  I thought I was missing something........ :-[ ::) ::)
Hes covering his bases..He messed up a couple of years back said i had ms but after some tests turned out i didnt. I had a viral thing that was a lot like flu but it was worse because it attacked your nerves made legs and arms numb and could of shut my lungs down.
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: Vamps on 18 June 2013, 23:07:11
Why? When you can have cheap as chips capsules and none or minimal side effects.

Exactly...... :y  I thought I was missing something........ :-[ ::) ::)
Hes covering his bases..He messed up a couple of years back said i had ms but after some tests turned out i didnt. I had a viral thing that was a lot like flu but it was worse because it attacked your nerves made legs and arms numb and could of shut my lungs down.

That's a hell of an f'ing difference............ :o :o
Title: Re: Vitamin d
Post by: mantahatch on 19 June 2013, 11:35:09
I am currently under a consultant for a skin condition. He would like me to spend 3 weeks in the sun to get some vitamin D. Upshot is I cannot afford that so spend every moment I can out doors.

There are tablets etc. available but according to consultant they have many nasty side effects, in his words "it is worse than the lack of vitamin D "

Even on dull days you will get some benefit.


Interesting thought process. My son take these as a general supplement.

http://www.seven-seas.com/haliborange/general-health-products/vitamins-a-c-d (http://www.seven-seas.com/haliborange/general-health-products/vitamins-a-c-d)

Contains RDA of Vit D. No side effects at all. Infact I cannot recall most child Vit D supplements to have any side effects other than a laxative effect if taken in excess.

My consultant says the vit D in over the counter medicines is very very low. What he was offering me was prescribed vit D and/or an injection. Those are what he says have side effects.

I did not like the options so followed what he said to the letter with cream/ointment for the leg wrapped in cling film 24/7 for 6 weeks solid replaced daily. For me it has worked I just have some skin discolouration left. I am now only on 6 mothly appointments but get as much sun as I can bare (not a sun lover). I prefer to be outside anyway.

I will add this what my consultant told me for my condition and my physical condition (not good)