Vitamin D3

As a follow-up to E Med U class Tuesday night, here’s the recommended dose of Vitamin D3:

4000 i.u. (smaller) to 5000 i.u. (larger)

Evidence-based approach: get blood tested for it (though many will prefer not to.) If your ileum (small intestine) is damaged, inflamed or diseased, the Vitamin D3 won’t absorb as well.

Alternative to oral D3: Use B-spectrum ultraviolet bulbs in winter. UV-B is responsible for the conversion of normal dietary Vitamin D into the active D3 form. UV-A is responsible for tanning of the skin.

Of interest: The more tan you are, the LESS Vitamin D you’ll convert.

Happy (anti) aging!

Dr. C

P.S. Our next Energy Medicine U class will be FEBRUARY 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm Mountain Standard Time. Be there!