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Unfortunately, that is what lots of people do not do. Noticed it recently with Vitamin D where everyone was like: "There is much deficiency, there are no down s
by patall 5y ago
Unfortunately, that is what lots of people do not do. Noticed it recently with Vitamin D where everyone was like: "There is much deficiency, there are no down sites, let's all take it." And I was like: "Sure, there are probably benefits, but for people with actual deficiency. There is a test for that, why don't you do that?" But at that point, it was too late because you can't test for a deficiency once you supplement it.
- spfzero 5y agoAs much as 90% of the US population may be deficient in vitamin D, so you have a good chance of it. That said, I agree that testing is good, either before or after supplementation. https://www.grassrootshealth.net/document/grassrootshealth-participants-compare-general-u-s-population/ https://www.grassrootshealth.net/document/grassrootshealth-p...
- bink 5y agoIronically, supplementing vitamin D can cause a magnesium deficiency.
- xyzzy_plugh 5y agoI don't disagree with anything you wrote except to say that in Canada & USA the medical system (insurance, etc.) presumes everyone is vitamin D deficient, and so usually testing is not covered unless there is some other pressing concern. So, most people don't get tested.