#vit d

[thebibliosphere]

My inbox is now just people going “low Vitamin D levels can do WHAT?!”

So here you go:

Vitamin D and the development of allergic disease: how important is it? (X)

The role of vitamin D in allergic rhinitis. (X)

So, yeah, friendly reminder to take your supplements. *stares directly at certain friends*

[foxfungus]

Yesterday was my 21st birthday woop woop made the most of the quiet beach & even had an evening swim :D peace and quiet at last

[fbdirectory]

This study investigated the relationship between vitamin D and serotonin levels among people with Fibromyalgia (FMS). There were many conclusions made from the research including: ...

[mcatmemoranda2]

Vitamin D

1 mcg = 40 IU

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for most adults aged 1 to 70 is 600 IU (15 mcg), increasing to 800 IU (20 mcg) for adults over 70. The safe upper limit for daily intake is 4,000 IU.

Osteopenia:

For adults with osteopenia, the general recommendation is 600 to 2,000 IU of Vitamin D daily, often paired with 1,000–1,200 mg of calcium, to maintain bone health and prevent further density loss. Those over 70, with limited sun exposure, or with a diagnosed deficiency may require higher doses, typically in the range of 800–2,000 IU.

Osteoporosis treatment:

Check calcium, vitamin D, and Cr. Correct low calcium and vitamin D before starting alendronate.

Prior to starting pharmacotherapy for osteoporosis, confirm the diagnosis and review the following serum tests usually performed as part of the evaluation of osteoporosis:

●Calcium

●Creatinine

●25-hydroxyvitamin D

Correct underlying vitamin D deficit, if needed, with repeat measurement of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in approximately eight weeks

Refer patients with eGFR <30 to 35 mL/min per 1.73 m2 to a clinician with experience in treating chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder.

Most women – For the initial treatment of osteoporosis in most postmenopausal women, we suggest oral bisphosphonates. We prefer these agents based on efficacy, cost, and long-term safety data. Oral bisphosphonates are contraindicated in those with esophageal disorders (eg, esophageal stricture) or known malabsorption (eg, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass).

We typically prefer alendronate, although risedronate is a reasonable alternative.

Very high fracture risk – Examples of very high fracture risk may include:

●T-score of ≤-3.0 even in the absence of fractures

●T-score of ≤-2.5 plus a fragility fracture

●Severe or multiple fragility fractures

For postmenopausal women with very high fracture risk, we suggest initial treatment with an anabolic agent (eg, teriparatide, abaloparatide, romosozumab). Anabolic therapy is most effective when given as initial therapy and should always be followed by an antiresorptive agent. Refer to a clinician with expertise in treating severe osteoporosis to facilitate shared clinical decision-making.

[outoftheforestshow]

[lilylived]

I have a confession....

I used to feel secretly smug about the fact that I can fall asleep so easily all the time. I just lie down and I'm out. On long flights, I sleep the entire time. One time I almost fell asleep standing up.

I figured it was because I didnt have a guilty conscience keeping me up lmao

But then earlier this year, I started taking my vitamins regularly. 2 weeks in, I could not sleep at all!!! I was wide awake at 3 AM full of energy even after a long day. My mind was racing, I was tossing and turning

It turns out that this entire time, I was just vitamin deficient and feeling smug about it.

[mcatmemoranda2]

[mcatmemoranda2]

1 microgram of vitamin D is equal to 40 IU