vitamin D
Posted by admin on March 23, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
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The complexity involves the new definition of Vitamin D as a hormone. The 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D2 is converted to 1,25 Dihydroxy D3. The new range for normal D2 levels now go from 30 - 100 ng/ml. If we live at or above Los Angeles latitude, the sun will not convert enough precursors in the skin to the active form of the vitamin. Supplementation with ergocalciferol, 50,000 units per WEEK is key. This improves heart, immunity, bone, and diminishes inflammation in a healthy way. Stephen B Lewis, MD