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42% of the US population has a vitamin D deficiency [0]. In the HN population, that number might even be higher (extrapolating my experience with tech workers a
by andruby 5y ago
42% of the US population has a vitamin D deficiency [0]. In the HN population, that number might even be higher (extrapolating my experience with tech workers and the hours they spend outside).
I would encourage most people here to have their Vitamin D levels checked and take supplements, especially in the winter months.
[0] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21310306/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21310306/
- faeyanpiraat 5y agoMost doctors I’ve met agreed with this. Also certain diets could have other deficiencies, like in my case I almost never eat fish so I add omega3 (DHA).
- driverdan 5y agoI agree, if it's likely your deficient you should get tested and supplement as necessary. That's my point. It should be done as part of evidence based medicine and not a random thing you decide to do with no supporting evidence.
- nradov 5y agoIdeally everyone should get periodic vitamin D level tests, and then adjust their diet, sun exposure, and supplementation accordingly. But unfortunately it's just not practical to test everyone. And also we know that a large fraction of the population is deficient, and that moderate supplement doses are generally safe. So routine supplementation is justified for most of us on an evidence based medicine basis.