Petition for Health Canada and the IOM to Re-evaluate Vitamin D Guidelines

Yes, let's get this changed

Yes, let's get this changed

The USA is way ahead of us. lets do the right thing and get dosage augmented

The USA is way ahead of us. lets do the right thing and get dosage augmented

e1 shud b tested for vit d level

lets tell the truth

lets tell the truth

You will need to take daily supplements to maintain this!

Any pharmacy will have Vitamin D supplements. I personally prefer the SISU brand which has small tablets -- Very reasonable prices at Superstore or from the Vitamin Shop in Victoria. The only potential drawback is that it contains a tiny amount of lactose so if one is severely lactose intolerant, one needs to choose another brand.

Naturally!

Naturally!

500 MG of Vitamin D would be equivalent to 12.5 iu's and definitely NOT enough for even babies!! Dr. Mercola recommends 1000 iu for every 25 pounds of body weight as a "rough guide".

I take 5,000 per day and still read low on tests that are not covered by health plan

I take 5,000 per day and still read low on tests that are not covered by health plan

Yes, rheumatoid arthritis is one of the things that is helped by adequate Vitamin D. You need to get the levels up into the OPTIMAL range which is 125 nmol/L to 200 nmol/L. With something like rheumatoid arthritis I would want my levels to be close to 200 nmol/L rather than the 125 nmol/L.

Yes, diabetes is only one of the things that is helped by taking Vitamin D. My husband takes 4000 iu in summer and 6000 iu in winter and his diabetes is fairly well controlled. Any autoimmune disease seems to cause us to need MORE Vitamin D to be healthy!

YA! My levels were in the DEFICIENT range and I had been taking close to 2000iu per day and MY doctor told me to take 1000 iu per day -- I didn't listen to her -- I did the research and found out since I have autoimmune disease, I need a LOT more than other people.

Every one should be tested for their vitamin D level

Every one should be tested for their vitamin D level

If you are in Canada you likely need a lot more than 2000 during the winter especially unless you are using tanning beds to increase your Vitamin D and also getting some sun rays (about 20 minutes worth) on your torso between 10 am and 2 pm from April to September.