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#152244 - 06/29/08 02:23 PM
Re: Vitamin D Deficiency
[Re: jawjaw]
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We eat a very healthy, well-balanced diet. I have an egg almost every morning (as recommended by a nutritionist because apparently my body needs high protein first thing in the morning.) Yet I continue to have problems with low B12 levels.
When I began experiencing severe fatigue in 2002, blood tests showed elevated white blood count and "dangerously low" B12. We treated the B12 with supplements, (and never did figure out the WBC problem). I noticed the difference within days - and to this day, can tell when my B12 is too low. One of the things I HAVE to eat at least once a week to stave off the debilitating level of fatigue is red meat. While I can and do get B12 through other sources, my body seems to process it best when it comes from red meat.
Edited by Eagle Heart (06/29/08 02:45 PM)
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#152245 - 06/29/08 02:47 PM
Re: Vitamin D Deficiency
[Re: Eagle Heart]
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Registered: 07/06/06
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Louisa,
Vitamin D is the 'sunshine' vitamin. The increase in deficiencies is being linked to sunscreen use...which is a good thing...we just need to supplement. Many calcium supplements include vitamin D and dairy products are usually Vitamin D fortified.
Weight loss surgery causes vitamin B12 deficiencies due to decreasing the size of the stomach, etc. You don't have to be anemic (low iron) to have a low B12...they have to check specifically for that.
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#152248 - 06/29/08 08:11 PM
Re: Vitamin D Deficiency
[Re: Louisa]
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Registered: 01/16/07
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One of my favorite topics - diet and nutrition. I'm currently reading sections of a book about macrobiotics - a complete guide to more than 200 chronic conditions and disorders (naturally).
The multi I take has a very high dose of B12 @ 1667%, but only 100% recommended for D. What dose are you taking, Louisa, and was the recommended dose based on your blood work? Or, are you just taking a supplement you picked up from a retail outlet?
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