Vitamin D supplements: Are yours helping or hurting you?

Vitamin D is more than just a “powerhouse hormone that helps build strong bones and teeth”. It is also a necessary nutrient that has been linked to numerous health benefits such as improved mood, weight management and reduced risk of certain cancers.

Vitamin D supplements may provide a modest health benefit for some people who don’t get enough by eating enough of the food sources that naturally produce it, such as fish and fatty fish, mushrooms, eggs, and milk and milk substitutes. But for others, the supplements can have more harmful effects than the benefits of the foods.

For our health, we all need adequate amounts of Vitamin D. It’s the best way to ensure our bodies are getting what they need to stay healthy. Recent studies have found that, while it’s true that Vitamin D supplements can be beneficial to our health, they may actually have negative effects for some people. In fact, it’s possible that high levels of Vitamin D could lead to many of the chronic diseases we see today.. Read more about how to take vitamin d correctly and let us know what you think.

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Vitamin D is beginning to seem almost too wonderful to be true.

Hundreds of studies have shown that vitamin D may assist with anything from osteoporosis to autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease, and cancer prevention. 1

It is recommended by doctors. It’s being discussed on health podcasts. Your mother is even bugging you about it.

Do you want all of the important vitamin D information in one place that you can simply share?

Download our vitamin D “cheat sheet,” which contains the following information:

• A table that shows how much vitamin D you require based on your age and stage of life.
• A list of the greatest vitamin D-rich foods
• A test to see whether you’re at danger for vitamin D insufficiency.

Do you want it right now? Here’s where you can get a copy of the vitamin D guide in PDF format.

This is a fantastic handout or reference page for customers if you’re a coach. And if you’re interested about vitamin D, you’ll have all the information you need.

Many folks are wondering: What’s all the fuss about?

“Should I take vitamin D?” you may wonder.

We have the solutions to your questions.

We’ll teach you how to find out whether vitamin D supplementation is appropriate for you in this post.

You’ll discover why vitamin D is essential for your health, how much you need, and what you should know before taking a supplement.

(Check out our helpful vitamin D “cheat sheet” for coaches and practitioners.) You may use it as a personal reference or as a client handout.)

Oh, and you may email this article to Mom after you’ve finished reading it. (Will you please offer her our best?)

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What exactly is vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that humans get (primarily) through sunlight, but also from specific foods and, of course, supplementation.

In fact, “vitamin D” is a broad term that encompasses a variety of substances. The term “vitamin D” refers to a collection of substances.

Let’s get to know the family:

• Plants (such as mushrooms) and yeasts may produce vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol).
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin found in animal products such as fish, egg yolks, and cheese. When we are exposed to sunshine, we also produce vitamin D3 on the surface of our skin.
• The type of vitamin D assessed in blood tests is calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D). It starts out as vitamin D3, but your liver changes it to calcifediol once it reaches your circulation.
• The most metabolically active form of vitamin D is calcitriol (1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D). Calcifediol is converted into it in your kidneys. Calcitriol, unlike its precursor vitamin D3, is now classified as a hormone rather than a vitamin.

Whoa. There’s a lot of shape-shifting going on. Sneaky.

What is the function of vitamin D?

According to new study, vitamin D receptors may be found in almost every cell in our bodies. It has a broad range of actions in the body, which is unsurprising.

Vitamin D aids in the maintenance of:

• mechanism of defense
• Role of the cell
• blood sugar control
• health of the bones
• absorption and circulation of calcium
• blood pressure that is within acceptable limits

(Did you know that the majority of vitamins and minerals offer a wide range of health benefits? Learn all there is to know about vitamins and minerals.)

How can I tell whether I need to supplement my diet?

Supplementing with vitamin D is a smart idea for many of us. Especially if we belong to one of the groups that are more susceptible to vitamin D insufficiency. (To see whether that’s you, take the quiz below.)

A blood test, on the other hand, is the only method to tell for sure whether we’re lacking.

To improve bone health and reduce the risk of illness, individuals should strive for a blood vitamin D level of at least 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL). 2 (It’s possible that the “sweet spot” is closer to 75 nmol/L, or 30 ng/mL.)

Here are the recommended daily vitamin D intakes (from a combination of dietary and supplement sources) at various phases of life in order to achieve this goal:

Vitamin D consumption guidelines in general

Age	Vitamin D consumption recommendations on a daily basis
From 0 to 12 months	400–1000 IU/d
1–18 years of age	600–1000 IU/d
18–70 years old	800–2000 IU/d
Pregnant / breastfeeding (>18 years)	800–2000 IU/d

Most healthy people should be able to maintain an acceptable blood level of vitamin D (50–100 nmol/L or 20-40 ng/mL) by consuming 800-1000 IU of vitamin D per day through diet and supplements.

Some individuals may need to take more vitamin D than we’ve mentioned above if they have a more severe deficit. Work with your doctor to determine the appropriate dosage for you and how long you should take it.

What is the best way to obtain vitamin D?

The sun is the greatest vitamin D source ever.

Many individuals may get enough vitamin D just by being outside in the sun. And when it comes to “natural sources of vitamin D,” sunshine is a clear winner.

A good general rule is to get 10-20 minutes of noon sun each day, with your face, arms, hands, and legs exposed (and no sunscreen).

Geographic location, skin tone, clothing type, sunscreen usage, age, and general health all influence how much vitamin D you receive (and absorb) from the sun.

As a result, depending on who you are and where you live, you may need more sun than the guideline above.

The greatest vitamin D-rich foods

By emphasizing specific items in your diet, you may substantially increase your vitamin D consumption.

Here are a few of the most useful resources3:

The most effective vitamin D supplement

Vitamin D supplements are available in the form of pills, liquids, sublingual sprays, and (yep) chewable gummy worms.

While the supplement’s administration mechanism isn’t crucial4, the type of vitamin D in it is.

In pharmacies and health food shops, you’ll usually find two types of vitamin D:

• Vitamin D2 is a fat-soluble vitamin produced from yeast or mushrooms (and vegan-friendly)
• Vitamin D3 is usually obtained from lanolin (sheep’s wool).

While both forms may increase vitamin D levels in the blood, vitamin D3 seems to perform a better job of optimizing and maintaining vitamin D levels over time. 5,6,7

So, unless you’re avoiding animal products, search for a vitamin D3 supplement (cholecalciferol).

Taking vitamin D when you aren’t deficient, on the other hand, has little to no effect and may even be harmful. 8

(See below for further information on how to evaluate your risk of insufficiency.)

Vitamin D, calcium, and other nutrients interact with each other.

Get to know vitamin D’s “colleagues.”

The nutrients listed below both assist vitamin D’s function in the body and benefit from its presence.

• Calcium is better absorbed when vitamin D is present. One of the reasons vitamin D is essential for bone health is because of this. Too much of either, on the other hand, may cause calcium to build up in places it shouldn’t be: soft tissues like the kidneys and arteries. 9
• Vitamin K aids in the transport of calcium to its proper location (mostly, the bones). 10 Calcium deposits in the soft tissues may be prevented by combining vitamin K with vitamin D. 11,12,13
• Magnesium may aid in the conversion of vitamin D into more metabolically active molecules. According to research, combining magnesium alongside vitamin D is more efficient than taking vitamin D alone in treating vitamin D insufficiency. 14,15
• Vitamin A can help to avoid vitamin D toxicity, while vitamin D can help to prevent vitamin A toxicity. 3 In addition, some research suggests that boosting vitamin A may help prevent calcium accumulation, which can occur when vitamin D levels are too high. 16

There is one caveat: combining high amounts of vitamin D with high dosages of any of these vitamins and minerals may sometimes backfire and cause health issues. (Especially if you’re deficient in other nutrients.)

While it’s rare to “overdose” on nutrients from food, supplements may enable you to “mega-dose,” which can lead to problems.

Consult your physician if you’re uncertain how to balance your vitamins.

Deficiency in vitamin D

The majority of specialists believe that a blood level of:

• 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, or 25(OH)D, at 30-50 nmol/L (12-20 ng/mL) is inadequate for optimum health.
• <30 nmol/L (12 ng/mL) of 25(OH)D is considered a severe deficiency

Supplementation is expected to improve levels in each of these categories. 17,18,19

What is the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency?

According to statistics, between 20 and 40% of people and children across the globe have inadequate vitamin D levels. 19,20,21

Here’s a fun (well, fun for health geeks like us) quiz:

If you answered “yes” to any of the following questions, you may be at risk for vitamin deficiency.

Do you:

• Do you live far from the equator and/or have to deal with winter? Even if you spend a lot of time outdoors during certain seasons—usually the winter months—getting adequate vitamin D from sunshine is virtually difficult. 22
• Do you have a darker complexion? When skin is exposed to sunlight, melanin—the pigment that gives skin its dark color—reduces the skin’s capacity to generate vitamin D. 17 Vitamin D deficiency affects 89 percent of Blacks and 69 percent of Hispanics in the United States. 23
• Do you belong to the “50+” age group? The body’s capacity to produce vitamin D on the skin declines with age. 24
• Have a chronic disease, malabsorption problems, or a BMI that puts you in the “obese” category? People with particular diseases, malabsorption, or obesity are more prone to have problems absorbing and metabolizing vitamin D. 25,26
• When you go outdoors, do you like to cover up (either with clothes or with sunscreen)? Applying clothes that covers the majority of your body, or wearing sunscreen, shields your skin from UVB and UVA radiation, which prevents vitamin D production. Survivors with burns or skin cancer may be more prone to slathering on the sunscreen.
• Just avoid going outdoors throughout the day? If you are unable to walk outdoors when the sun is at its maximum, whether due to sickness or shift work, you will miss the window for optimum vitamin D production.

Vitamin D insufficiency is linked to a variety of diseases.

As you would expect, the more severe a deficit is, the more probable it is that unfavorable health consequences will manifest.

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of early mortality, infections, and a variety of other illnesses. 27

Vitamin D insufficiency is linked to the following diseases:

• Osteoporosis and overall bone weakness or softening26
• Immune dysfunction, such as autoimmune diseases and increased infection susceptibility28
• Diabetes type 229,30
• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a condition that affect 31,32
• Cancer, particularly cancer mortality33,34,35, is a serious disease.
• Obesity36
• Depression37

The problem is that we don’t have conclusive proof that just increasing vitamin D levels helps or reverses these diseases. We also don’t know for sure if vitamin D shortage or insufficiency is the root of the problem.

Although vitamin D insufficiency is linked to many diseases, the exact mechanism is unknown.

Vitamin D and Immunity

Vitamin D has long been promoted as an immunological enhancer.

As a consequence, throughout flu seasons, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become a popular “just in case” supplement.

But remember how we mentioned that taking vitamin D supplements won’t help you unless you’re deficient?

This is also true of immunological function.

When your vitamin D levels are normal, taking additional vitamin D won’t offer you “super immunity.”

True, vitamin D deficiency has been related to more frequent and severe infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections38 and COVID-19.39,40

So, if you’re concerned about your immune system and think you may be deficient in vitamin D, get tested.

Get your D levels into a normal range if you have a proven deficiency: 25(OH)D concentrations of 50-100 nmol/L (20-40 ng/mL).

(Your doctor can help you decide out how much vitamin D to take and for how long.)

If your vitamin D levels are normal, though, there’s no need to supplement.

Learn more here: 8 strategies to boost your immunity and safeguard your health.

Your next steps with vitamin D

1. Get some (safe) sun exposure and consume vitamin D-rich foods if at all feasible.

Many people’s vitamin D needs may and should be fulfilled solely via sunlight and food.

Consume vitamin D-rich meals as well as a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables high in vitamins and minerals that promote vitamin D’s function in the body, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.

Unless you have additional certification that allows you to perform Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), it’s better for you to stick to food and lifestyle practices to assist your clients achieve their vitamin D needs as a coach.

Coaches may educate clients about their risk factors and give basic vitamin D consumption recommendations, but only trained MNT practitioners can diagnose and treat vitamin D deficiency.

2. Get a blood test if you suspect a deficiency.

Get a blood test if feasible to confirm any suspected deficits. (This is true of other minerals as well, such as iron or vitamin B12, not only vitamin D.)

Also, keep in mind that supplementing with large levels of vitamin D should be avoided if there are other deficiencies present.

Consult a doctor to establish whether you have a deficit and, if so, what dosage you should take to correct it.

3. Pay special attention to individuals who are more susceptible to deficiency.

If you’re working with a customer who:

• has problems with malabsorption
• has a darker complexion
• lives on the other side of the equator
• conceals (either with clothes or sunscreen)

…understand that vitamin D insufficiency is quite prevalent. 20

Most individuals who are deficient in vitamin D will not notice.

While some individuals are more susceptible to colds and flus,41 many others experience no symptoms at all.

It’s not a terrible idea to recommend that a client work with a doctor and be tested if they fall into one or more of the “at risk” categories (particularly if their diet is also poor in vitamin D dietary sources).

The basic conclusion is that although vitamins, minerals, water, and, say, a sufficient supply of toilet paper are all important to our health, more isn’t necessarily better.

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Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body needs to function properly. Its not bad, but it does have some side effects such as nausea and diarrhea.

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