Comments on: FAQs About Vitamin D http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/ The Vegetarian Resource Group Blog Wed, 01 May 2013 17:20:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tina http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-25668 Tina Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:39:14 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-25668 What about the new study that came out late last year (2010, probably after this blog post was written: http://www.npr.org/2010/11/30/131704380/panel-clarifies-vitamin-d-intake and http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2010/12/01/vitamin-d-cutting-through-the-confusion-controversy/)? It says that we need less D than we thought. My doctor says it's not true, but she couldn't give a logical reason. I'm having a problem in that even 10,000 IU daily of D2 was not bringing my blood levels where she wanted them (total 25OH never got up to 50 and 25OH-D3 level actually went down the more I supplemented). When I either don't supplement or take 2,000 IU I get the same results, around 26 total 25OH, which is within range of that new study but totally deficient according to most other guidelines. My doctor wants me to take D3, which is not vegan. So the other, older guidelines say vegans are more at risk for deficiencies (http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind). That's blood tests and paperwork - but do non-supplementing vegans eating healthy diets actually experience resulting problems? I'm sick of choking down pills and these vitamins are making me itch. I've stopped taking them. I would LOVE for the new study to be true so I don't have to feel worried about it. What about the new study that came out late last year (2010, probably after this blog post was written: http://www.npr.org/2010/11/30/131704380/panel-clarifies-vitamin-d-intake and http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2010/12/01/vitamin-d-cutting-through-the-confusion-controversy/)? It says that we need less D than we thought. My doctor says it’s not true, but she couldn’t give a logical reason.

I’m having a problem in that even 10,000 IU daily of D2 was not bringing my blood levels where she wanted them (total 25OH never got up to 50 and 25OH-D3 level actually went down the more I supplemented). When I either don’t supplement or take 2,000 IU I get the same results, around 26 total 25OH, which is within range of that new study but totally deficient according to most other guidelines. My doctor wants me to take D3, which is not vegan.

So the other, older guidelines say vegans are more at risk for deficiencies (http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind). That’s blood tests and paperwork – but do non-supplementing vegans eating healthy diets actually experience resulting problems?

I’m sick of choking down pills and these vitamins are making me itch. I’ve stopped taking them. I would LOVE for the new study to be true so I don’t have to feel worried about it.

]]> By: Cristy Dickinson http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-9926 Cristy Dickinson Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:57:06 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-9926 A little vitamin D will go a long way and it certainly starts with our children.. infants who are exclusively breast fed are lacking vitamin D in their diet (the ONLY thing that breast milk doesn't provide).. Mothers need to make sure they are supplementing.. I go into more detail here http://www.cupcakemommies.com/the-importance-in-giving-your-baby-vitamin-d/ A little vitamin D will go a long way and it certainly starts with our children.. infants who are exclusively breast fed are lacking vitamin D in their diet (the ONLY thing that breast milk doesn’t provide).. Mothers need to make sure they are supplementing.. I go into more detail here http://www.cupcakemommies.com/the-importance-in-giving-your-baby-vitamin-d/

]]> By: kerri http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-6953 kerri Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:35:37 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-6953 To Parin Patel: it does take some label reading on products that have a vegetarian sounding name. I found that some flavors of a nutrition bar (SoyJoy) contained egg whites and cheese! A soy yogurt brand contained dairy and whey, and another contained gelatin! I have not read the articles referenced above yet, but I wish you luck. p. To Parin Patel: it does take some label reading on products that have a vegetarian sounding name. I found that some flavors of a nutrition bar (SoyJoy) contained egg whites and cheese! A soy yogurt brand contained dairy and whey, and another contained gelatin! I have not read the articles referenced above yet, but I wish you luck. p.

]]> By: La vitamina D | Gastronomía Vegana http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-6313 La vitamina D | Gastronomía Vegana Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:40:53 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-6313 [...] info en: VRG.orgEntradas similaresCómo ganar peso siendo vegano y deportistaComparativa nutricional de quesos [...] [...] info en: VRG.orgEntradas similaresCómo ganar peso siendo vegano y deportistaComparativa nutricional de quesos [...]

]]> By: The VRG Blog Editor http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-6219 The VRG Blog Editor Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:05:50 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-6219 This list may be helpful: http://cheese.joyousliving.com/ Also, this article on vegan cheeses may be helpful. http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2008issue3/vegan_cheese.htm Also, of assistance would be our Vegetarian Journal's Guide to ingredients. http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php Families can also share and ask questions on our Parents list. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrgparents/ Good luck. This list may be helpful: http://cheese.joyousliving.com/

Also, this article on vegan cheeses may be helpful.
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2008issue3/vegan_cheese.htm

Also, of assistance would be our Vegetarian Journal’s Guide to ingredients.
http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php

Families can also share and ask questions on our Parents list.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrgparents/

Good luck.

]]> By: Parin D. Patel http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-5714 Parin D. Patel Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-5714 Thank you very much for this update. We are strictly vegetarians but we consider eggs as non-vegetarian also hence we don't eat eggs or any by-products of it. We drink Organic Valley whole milk which is not fortified with Vitamin D3, but it is very hard for us to determine wether or not the by-products of milk are made out of fortified milk. We are facing difficulty in buying vegetarian yogurt, sourcream, cheeses, ice-creams, cereals, cake mixes, as there are many other animal derived ingredients in it. Is there a list of these products which is vegetarian? Please reply promptly because we are a sect of religion who are vegetarians and many families are waiting for an answer. Thank you very much, Pari D.Patel Thank you very much for this update. We are strictly vegetarians but we consider eggs as non-vegetarian also hence we don’t eat eggs or any by-products of it.

We drink Organic Valley whole milk which is not fortified with Vitamin D3, but it is very hard for us to determine wether or not the by-products of milk are made out of fortified milk.

We are facing difficulty in buying vegetarian yogurt, sourcream, cheeses, ice-creams, cereals, cake mixes, as there are many other animal derived ingredients in it. Is there a list of these products which is vegetarian?

Please reply promptly because we are a sect of religion who are vegetarians and many families are waiting for an answer.

Thank you very much,
Pari D.Patel

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-5673 Jennifer Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:08:11 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-5673 My understanding is that vitamin D3 is better than D2 because it's derived from whole food sources and is better absorbed by the body than D2. Of course, it is a crucial part of good health, and I've read <a href="http://biovedawellness.com/2010/08/preparing-for-flu-season-naturally/" rel="nofollow">here</a> that it also fights the flu better than the vaccine. I'm taking extra D3 and giving it to my kids. My understanding is that vitamin D3 is better than D2 because it’s derived from whole food sources and is better absorbed by the body than D2. Of course, it is a crucial part of good health, and I’ve read here that it also fights the flu better than the vaccine. I’m taking extra D3 and giving it to my kids.

]]> By: Ginny http://www.vrg.org/blog/2010/09/21/faqs-about-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-5638 Ginny Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:12:18 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=980#comment-5638 Super article! The value of this important nutrient cannot be overstated, and recent studies are showing that most of us living in the northern hemisphere are vitamin-D deficient. But I'm a little disappointed that you didn't include my favorite "milk" in your list of vitamin D sources for vegans. So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverages should be near the top of your list with 120 IU per 8-oz serving and are a wonderful option for those who don't like the taste of hemp or prefer a tasty alternative to soy, rice, oat, or almond milk. Super article! The value of this important nutrient cannot be overstated, and recent studies are showing that most of us living in the northern hemisphere are vitamin-D deficient. But I’m a little disappointed that you didn’t include my favorite “milk” in your list of vitamin D sources for vegans. So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverages should be near the top of your list with 120 IU per 8-oz serving and are a wonderful option for those who don’t like the taste of hemp or prefer a tasty alternative to soy, rice, oat, or almond milk.

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