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[RyanH]

Originally Posted by Big Mike

Curious as to why you suggest that the D3 be taken in gel/oil for?. Is there some proven benefit to uptake? I take extra D via tablet and any Vit. D related info I've read hasn't specified form.
Thanks

It's a fat soluble vitamin so you get better absorption that way. Everything I've read has supported that as the better form. Here's 2 good sources for some Vitamin D info (you'll have to look through the different posts on the blog):

The Heart Scan Blog

Vitamin D Council | Understanding Vitamin D Cholecalciferol

[zeppelin6601]

While I'm all for vitamin D, I would also tell those to be wary about how much sun they get. Coming from Miami (and with a bad family history with skin cancer), I know you have to be very careful with the sun as it can also damage your skin, or worse give you melanoma.

An interesting fact to keep in mind is that 50% of the sun rays still penetrate the clouds when its grey out.

I'm mentioning this because the second source you posted recommends getting as much sun as possible, including sun beds, which isn't the best idea. I know he warns about sun burns, but its best to stay extra cautious and avoid sun beds altogether.

[RyanH]

Your body makes Vitamin D from sunlight, so if you live in a warm climate and/or get a lot of sun exposure, you won't need as much Vit. D. I don't try to get any extra sun exposure, just what I get from being outside normally. I just reduce my Vit. D intake during the summer.

Data shows about 70% of our country is deficient in Vit D, so I think it would be worthwhile for most people to take it.

[mc]

i happily get myself shot up with flu vaccine every season - ever since having the flu three times in one year and not out for just a couple of days - this was debilitating for weeks.

not keen on the swine flu jab cuz as far as i know there's been no large scale testing, but after 10 years of getting a shot and no flu, i'm pretty ready to correlate.

at least for me.

mc