A doctor recently gave me a Vitamin D blood test. The result came back saying I was severely deficient in Vitamin D. I was given a script for 50,000 units of Vitamin D, to take once a week for a month. A week into the treatments, it's been a month now, I feel so much better. My body does not ache the way it did. My depression has significantly lessened and I have so much more energy. I cannot believe it, but it is true!
Upon being alerted of this deficiency I started researching Vitamin D. Turns out it is a very difficult Vitamin to attain. Yes milk is fortified with Vitamin D, but it's a very minimal amount. Yes we get it from the sun, but a low level of SPF blocks the UVB rays that give us Vitamin D. We need to take matters into our own hands and take supplements. I started taking Cod Liver Oil, 2 tsp a day and I give the kids some as well. I'm going to also purchase some supplements this week for our family.
For me this is a big deal. And I think everyone, especially moms, should get an easy blood test to detect what your vitamin D levels are. If you are deficient in Vitamin D and it goes unchecked, it will cause a whole host of problems. Some of the problems that result from Vitamin D deficiency are:
fatigue
depression
Osteomalacia which can lead to Osteoporosis
This is my own experience thus far in trying to figure out why I have felt so "off" for a while. I am not attempting to fix others necessarily but instead inform you of what is a very real issue for some.
If you are interested in learning more about this topic, check out this video and consider this topic for yourself.
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Thanks for that! I'm going to talk to my hubby and get his take on it. I know I need to get back to taking my multi-vitamin, and this might be a good supplement for me, too. Glad you've found something that's helping you and your health!
I'm sure I am deficient as well. I avoid leaving the house all winter if I can! We've had a taste of spring recently, though, and I've been outside more walking and playing with the kids. I have felt a lot better, too.
Thanks for the info!
Wow! I am so glad you found out what is going on! yeah for vitamins!
I started taking vitamin D and my acne cleared up. I did some research and it turns out that I am not imagining things. Sun makes acne better.
According to my doctor almost everyone is most likely Vitamin D deficient. Of course a blood test will easily show this. I have my level tested twice a year (winter & summer) to deterimine how much D I need to take.
Glad to hear your are feeling better!!
That's wonderful you figured out what was wrong & it's been (being) corrected. Stay well, Momma Bear.
yes! i love my cod liver oil! the results are drastic and quickly found.
it is REALLY important to take it, especially in the winter. in the spring/summer we are outside most of the time and i rarely use sunblock (unless we are wearing little clothing like at the lake or beach-and then i apply block after we've been out for about 15 minutes). i'm not as much of a nazi about cod liver oil in the summer...
i use nordic naturals for the kids...what do you use?
it must be a relief to know what's wrong at how to treat it. so glad you are feeling better!
Hi, thanks for stopping by and following! And thanks for this post, I grew up taking cod liver oil and although I know how good it makes me feel I now always forget to take it. I'm headed straight to my fridge now to take my supplements! Stay well :)
That's interesting. I have a friend who has been feeling off for awhile. I'm going to mention this to her.
So glad you're feeling better!
Yeah for feeling better & yeah for educating!!!
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