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> I had my blood analyzed and discovered a severe Vitamin D deficiency - so I take supplements. I'm sure you've been told before, but just in case: consider ex
by kaoD 12y ago
> I had my blood analyzed and discovered a severe Vitamin D deficiency - so I take supplements.
I'm sure you've been told before, but just in case: consider exposing yourself to more sunlight if possible.
Most Vitamin D deficiencies I've seen around me are from white-collar workers not getting enough sunlight exposure. My SO had to avoid sun due to a medical condition and she developed a deficiency too. Sunbathing on weekends worked like a charm for them.
Office jobs are surprisingly bad for our health.
- lazyjones 12y ago> I'm sure you've been told before, but just in case: consider exposing yourself to more sunlight if possible. Yup, that was exactly the problem - and it's not easy to change habits radically to facilitate that to the point of getting from less than 1/4th of the recommended level back to normal. Since higher dosages are considered safe now, I guess it's safest to keep taking supplements (as well as trying to get out more). I've even considered buying one of these Osram lamps for reptiles with enough ultraviolet light to help Vitamin D levels: http://osram.com/osram_com/products/lamps/specialty-lamps/ultraviolet-lamps/ultra-vitalux/index.jsp http://osram.com/osram_com/products/lamps/specialty-lamps/ul... - but 300W is a bit much (heat, brightness, limitations of typical luminaries).