Only Supplement with the Right Kind of Vitamin D

from Dr. Mercola

Are Oral Vitamin D Supplements Your Best Choice?

The best way to optimize your vitamin D levels is through appropriate safe sunshine or safe tanning bed exposure. However, there are many times when it can be nearly impossible to get enough sun.

The darker your skin is, the farther away from the equator you are, and the further away you are from the summer months, the less likely it is that you will produce adequate vitamin D levels from sun exposure alone.

In these cases, supplementing with vitamin D is acceptable, but I strongly recommend you monitoring your blood levels regularly when taking oral vitamin D supplements to make sure you’re staying within the optimal range.

Only Supplement with the Right Kind of Vitamin D

There is one other thing you need to be aware of if you choose to use an oral vitamin D supplement and that is that there are basically two types – one is natural and one is synthetic.

• The natural one is D3 (cholecalciferol), which is the same vitamin D your body makes when exposed to sunshine

• The synthetic one is vitamin D2, which is sometimes called ergocalciferol

Once either form of the vitamin is in your body, it must be converted to a more active form. Vitamin D3 is converted 500 percent faster than vitamin D2, and is clearly a better alternative.

Vitamin D2 also has a shorter shelf life, and its metabolites bind with protein poorly, making it less effective. Studies have even concluded that vitamin D2 should no longer be regarded as a nutrient appropriate for supplementation or fortification of foods (although it continues to be used). So if you choose to use vitamin D supplements make sure it is in the form of vitamin D3.

Please be aware that nearly all the prescription-based supplements contain synthetic vitamin D2, so if you receive a prescription for vitamin D from your doctor, you’re most likely receiving the inferior vitamin D2.

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Getting the Word Out about the Benefits of Optimizing Vitamin D Levels

When it comes to the benefits of optimizing your vitamin D levels, the evidence is simply overwhelming. Research shows you can drastically reduce your risk of cancer and countless other chronic diseases by getting safe sun exposure, using a safe tanning bed, or taking a high-quality supplement.

Yet, a great deal of people around the world have heard nothing of this great “discovery.” It’s even likely that your doctor is among them, which is why it’s so important to educate yourself.

As a result of flawed assumptions about sun exposure, and the subsequent recommendations, a vast majority of people are deficient in vitamin D. It’s thought that over 95 percent of U.S. senior citizens may be deficient, along with 85 percent of the American public.

Clearly, the word needs to get out but the mainstream media is slow to react. Plus, there’s no money to be made on selling vitamin D (it’s one of the most inexpensive supplements around) and sun exposure is free! So don’t count on any major corporations or drug companies to help get the message out (rather, count on them to try and suppress this lifesaving information).

The longer this information goes largely unnoticed, the more people who will die unnecessarily from potentially preventable cancers and other diseases.

Fortunately, GrassrootsHealth D*action is on a mission to get the word out and solve the vitamin D deficiency epidemic … in just one year’s time.

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Vitamin D Isotonix and info A Guide to Good Health

from Guide to Good Health

Vitamin D: My Heart Healthy Obsession 2009-10-08

The newscasters can‘t stop talking about H1N1. I can‘t stop talking about vitamin D. Such is life. Well, at least my obsession is justifiable. According to one new study, men and women with low vitamin D levels significantly increase their risk of dying from heart disease. How much do they up their risk? You‘ll have to keep reading to find out. But I‘ll tell you this, it‘s not good. Especially when you think about how many of us don‘t get enough vitamin D. I‘ve seen some studies suggesting as many as 94 percent of adults might be deficient. Disturbing statistics for retirees... Scientists from the University of Colorado and Massachusetts General Hospital teamed up to look at the role vitamin D plays in promoting health and longevity in elderly adults. They collected blood samples from more than 3,400 men and women ages 65 and over. They recorded each of the patients‘ vitamin D levels. Then they let the patients go about their lives for seven years. In 2000, the scientists checked back in with their patients. Just under half of the men and women had died. And about half of those deaths were due to cardiovascular disease. Hitting the bull‘s eye...twice! So how did vitamin D deficient patients fare? Not good, I‘m afraid. Compared to patients with the most vitamin D, men and women with the lowest levels were three times more likely to die from heart disease. Plus, compared to their healthier counterparts, the deficient men and women were 2.5 times more likely to die from any cause over those seven years. Unfortunately, this study isn‘t the exception to the rule. It‘s the norm. In recent years, hundreds of studies have come across my desk showing the importance of vitamin D. In fact, back in August scientists found that low vitamin D doubles a diabetic‘s risk of suffering from heart disease. The study‘s lead investigator explained why vitamin D is especially important for your heart: "Vitamin D inhibits the uptake of cholesterol by cells called macrophages. When people are deficient in vitamin D, the macrophage cells eat more cholesterol, and they can‘t get rid of it. The macrophages get clogged with cholesterol and become what scientists call foam cells, which are one of the earliest markers of atherosclerosis." Getting to the heart of the issue... Yes, vitamin D is critical to maintaining optimal heart health. And if you don‘t get enough, you may cut your life short. Dr. Adit Ginde from the University of Colorado explains why: "It‘s likely that more than one-third of older adults now have vitamin D levels associated with higher risks of death and few have levels associated with optimum survival. Given the aging population and the simplicity of increasing a person‘s level of vitamin D, a small improvement in death rates could have a substantial impact on public health." Translation? Very few of us get enough vitamin D. Even fewer adults get enough to support good health into their 80s, 90s, and 100s. (That‘s how long we can and should live.) But it‘s really, really easy to get more vitamin D. Just go out in the sun for 20 minutes! Or take a vitamin D supplement. Something so simple to fix! Here‘s the bottom line: Most of us don‘t get enough vitamin D. How much do we really need? Well, that depends on who you ask. But don‘t assume that you‘re safe if you‘re simply getting your daily recommended allowance. Even our friends from the University of Colorado admit the RDA is too low to maintain optimal health. For anyone not getting out in the sun much, I recommend taking 2000 IUs of vitamin D daily. In winter months, go for 4000 IUs daily. Remember, sitting in the sun for 30 minutes gives you 10,000 IUs or more of vitamin D. So there‘s little risk of reaching an upper limit with this supplement. You can also get vitamin D into your diet by eating more eggs (naturally found in yolks), liver, and fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, and sardines). Also, if you think you are vitamin D deficient, ask your doctor to test your blood serum levels. Ideally, you‘ll want levels between 50-70 ng/mL. In closing, when you think about retiring...definitely consider setting up shop in a sunny state! Your heart will thank you. READ THE LABEL 1ST! PUCHASE VITAMIN D WITH K2 ISOTONIX HERE

Vitamin D from the Sun is being Missed - an OPTION

So many people spend less and less time outside and are losing the value of sun exposure in creating Vitamin D. It is in all of the News; take a supplement. If you can not get the sun needed , please make sure the supplement you take is effective!

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Primary Benefits of Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2*:

• Promotes normal bone mineral density
• Promotes healthy arteries
• Supports immune health
• Helps maintain bone health
• Helps maintain bone mass by supporting normal osteoclast activity
• Helps maintain cardiovascular health
• Promotes elasticity of blood vessels
• Helps maintain normal blood pressure
• Women with low bone density have been found to be deficient in vitamin K

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease


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Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2:

Why is vitamin K included in Isotonix^® Vitamin D with K2?

Vitamin K is included in this product because of its unique partnership with vitamin D. Vitamins K and D work together to promote healthy calcium absorption and utilization. Vitamin K supports the delivery of calcium to the bones and helps maintain arterial health.*

Is Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 safe for people on anti-coagulant medications?

Some studies have concluded that vitamin K2 does not interfere with anticoagulant medications. However, most products containing vitamin K (including K1 and/or K2) warn users taking anticoagulants not to take the product. If you are currently taking warfarin or another anticoagulant medication, you should consult your physician before taking any product containing vitamin K1 or K2.

How do I take Isotonix Vitamin D with K2?

Mix one capful of Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 with 2 ounces of water. Take one serving daily.

Is it safe to take more than one serving of this product daily?

One serving daily of Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 is recommended. Check with your physician before taking additional daily servings of this product.

Is there a toxicity level for vitamin D?

The recommended daily Upper Limit for vitamin D is 10,000 IU, however, safety studies indicate that up to 40,000 IU may be safe for most people. If you wish to take more than one daily serving of this product, you should check with your physician.

What are dietary sources of vitamin D?

Foods rich in vitamin D include cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel and tuna.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.