DrDumDums t1_iuegqvx wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Reply to [homemade] cajun red beans by Prior-Shower9564

I can hear the sizzle through the phone

DrDumDums t1_iu06x7e wrote on October 27, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Reply to comment by merlinsbeers in Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death. Over a 14-year follow up period, researchers found that the risk for death significantly decreased with increased vitamin D concentrations, with the strongest effects seen among those with severe deficiencies. by Wagamaga

It’s not a paywall, signup is free. You should read the article, it’s the largest ever study conducted on vitamin D levels. Your opinion does not align with that of the physician researchers who conducted that study.

DrDumDums t1_itzucni wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Reply to comment by merlinsbeers in Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death. Over a 14-year follow up period, researchers found that the risk for death significantly decreased with increased vitamin D concentrations, with the strongest effects seen among those with severe deficiencies. by Wagamaga

How does ability to absorb nutritional vitamin D decline with age? My understanding is that nutritional intake (older people eat less, and less varied foods) generally decreases with age but not absorptive capacity for fat soluble vitamins.

The article I linked specifically advises against large dose vitamin D supplements.

The article also mentions why widespread vitamin d monitoring without a diagnostic indication is a poor idea with limited benefit.

DrDumDums t1_itwsjys wrote on October 26, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Reply to comment by Wagamaga in Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death. Over a 14-year follow up period, researchers found that the risk for death significantly decreased with increased vitamin D concentrations, with the strongest effects seen among those with severe deficiencies. by Wagamaga

For all the people in this thread saying they now need vitamin D supplements, please read:

“But it's not essential to take a supplement. And overall, aside from some high-risk groups, most people do not need a supplement. The high-risk groups include patients in nursing homes who may have restricted diets and limited time out of doors. For people with malabsorption conditions such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, post–gastric bypass surgery, and those with osteoporosis who are on medications for osteoporosis, it's still quite reasonable to prescribe calcium and vitamin D. Recommendations for vitamin D in the generally healthy population really should focus on a healthy diet. The United States has a fortified food supply. Vitamin D is added to many foods, dairy products, and cereals, as well as beverages. Natural sources of vitamin D include fatty fish and wild mushrooms.”

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