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Mango
10-13-2006, 10:41 AM
For those that live in the north, how do you get your daily intake of vitamin D in the winter? I hate the cold so much that I can't bare to be out in it even for the vitamin D. Can you get vitamin d through a window?

Thanks!
eatyourbroccoli
10-13-2006, 10:50 AM
there a lamps specifically designed for this.

...i take a whole food vitamin d-3 supplement.

been trying to bare the cold and get out there more, though, to avoid doin this.

:)
LightLover
10-13-2006, 02:19 PM
there a lamps specifically designed for this.

...i take a whole food vitamin d-3 supplement.

been trying to bare the cold and get out there more, though, to avoid doin this.

:)


Broc, can you tell us which whole food has high vit D?

thanks, ll
eatyourbroccoli
10-13-2006, 02:57 PM
its a supplement made from 100% whole foods called Daily Foods i guess is the name.

http://organicpharmacy.org/manufacturer/DailyFoods

thats not where i purchase from, but just what it looks like. i get mine from the local oraganic store.
MangoMommy
10-13-2006, 03:01 PM
I was just reading today in Victoria Boutenko's book "Green For Life" a chart that states "For a caucasion with medium skin pigmentation, exposure of the face, hands, and arms for five minutes two or three times a week for three-fourths of the year actually eliminates the need for dietary intake of vitamin D"

I've also read other articles that vitamin D can be stored in your body to get you through the winter months if you spend time in the sun during the spring/summer/fall months. (not sure of the source)
eatyourbroccoli
10-13-2006, 04:04 PM
oh thats very good to know.

ive been wanting to get off all supplements anyway..

thanks for the info!
LightLover
10-13-2006, 04:17 PM
its a supplement made from 100% whole foods called Daily Foods i guess is the name.

http://organicpharmacy.org/manufacturer/DailyFoods

thats not where i purchase from, but just what it looks like. i get mine from the local oraganic store.




Vitamin D-3
by DailyFoods
30 Tablets

The Whole Food Sunshine Vitamin Delivered in its Most Biologically Active Form

Our Price: $7.09
Retail Price: $8.95
You Save: $1.86 each, a 21% Savings!
SKU: MF-10237


Vitamin D-3 DailyFoods®, the sunshine vitamin, is naturally produced in the skin with adequate sunlight exposure. Very few foods contain Vitamin D. Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Vitamin D-3 is an effective, bioavailable form of this important nutrient. Vitamin D-3 plays vital roles in bone health, calcium utilization, cardiovascular and lung health. Current research reveals that deficiencies of Vitamin D-3 are associated with rickets, osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis, cancer and diabetes.[1]*

Vitamin D-3 DailyFoods® is formulated with 100% Cold Fusion™ FoodState® nutrients, developed by Durham Research, Inc.*

Cold Fusion™ FoodState® nutrients have the inherent benefits of Vital Food Factors®, known as Nutrient Chaperones™. Nutrient Chaperones™ contain the plant intelligence necessary for all nutrient delivery and utilization. These nutrients have Food Chaperones, which facilitate utilization and reduce the potential for side effects.*

[1]: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*



Additional Sizes Available Vitamin D-3 30 Tablets - Vitamin D3 400 IU Vitamin D-3 60 Tablets - Vitamin D3 400 IU



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One Tablet Contains:
Active Ingredients
Vitamin D3
from 8 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState® 400 IU

* I wonder if this is natural
* I am gonna start a new thread about vitamins in a few minutes:
are they natural or not?

ll
exurb
10-13-2006, 04:19 PM
I think D-3 is from animal products, D-2 is vegan, correct me if I'm wrong.

LOL in organic agriculture, D-3 is permitted for use as a rodenticide. :eek:

Though it's important to not get deficient in it, I have seen it cited as important prevention for many diseases including M.S.
eatyourbroccoli
10-13-2006, 04:22 PM
yea i dont think my d-3 is vegan now that ive looked at it.

good thing ive only had it for 3 days and only taken it twice.

..or bad thing considering i just wasted $10.

such is life.
wyjoz
10-13-2006, 04:33 PM
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I've also read other articles that vitamin D can be stored in your body to get you through the winter months if you spend time in the sun during the spring/summer/fall months. (not sure of the source)

I'v read this also! Some wrote that in the winter bundle up and expose your face and hands if there is sun for 5 to 15 mins. Last winter I was able to sun bathe, my toes got cold! but I had a healthy tan all winter and got accused of going to tanning booths! Ah the warmth of sunshine on you body!

check this out: http://www.markblackburn.org/Papers/SunBathing.htm

this article gives you link info to other articles.
Sharon in Colorado
10-13-2006, 04:44 PM
You can look into getting a lightbox. Shazzie sells them but I'm sure they are available everywhere.
misslinda
10-13-2006, 08:23 PM
Vitamin D food sources: alfalfa,dandelion greens,
Herbs that contain vitamin D include alfalfa, horsetail, nettle and parsley.


ALFALFA

fresh green alfalfa has more vitamin C than orange juice, helps relieve morning sickness with its high vitamin K content and contains a high amount of beta-carotene to help build the immune system, skin and mucous membranes. Alfalfa has proven itself to be one of the best sources of vitamin B and contains high amounts of vitamin D, niacin, and the B-complex vitamins.

BORON: Enables the body to assimilate calcium & magnesium, making it vital for strong bones, and facilitates the functioning of vitamin D. May help prevent prostate cancer. Found in nuts, avocados, non-citrus fruits (apples, pears, plums, grapes).


All in all, I believe the SUN is the greatest source and DO anything to get sunshine,even if you have to wear a special man made light abosrbing winter suit :D ;)
PATH301
10-13-2006, 08:44 PM
Hmmmm...........misslinda,
This suit sounds interesting, is it also water proof for wearing in deep snow?
and is it wind proof for when the sun is shining but the wind is blowing, does it have little solar cells on it so that I can listen to my Ipod while I'm asorbing my Vitamin D?:D
misslinda
10-13-2006, 08:49 PM
Hmmmm...........misslinda,
This suit sounds interesting, is it also water proof for wearing in deep snow?
and is it wind proof for when the sun is shining but the wind is blowing, does it have little solar cells on it so that I can listen to my Ipod while I'm asorbing my Vitamin D?:D

..............and you can store your VITAMIX along side but no the kitchen sink Sir ;)
PATH301
10-13-2006, 09:42 PM
you know I have seen those swimsuits that allow the sun to pass through so you can get a more complete tan. But the sun only :rolleyes:
So your getting your Vit.D and a tan.
misslinda
10-13-2006, 10:03 PM
I dunno Birthday Suits work just fine :p
PATH301
10-13-2006, 10:08 PM
yip, I likem too! :D
Sharon in Colorado
10-13-2006, 10:09 PM
I dunno Birthday Suits work just fine :p

Birthday Suit + Goosebumps + indentations from lounge chair = Free Halloween Costume

Maybe just take some brisk walks out in the sun. When you get back home, and hot and sweaty, peel off some of the clothing and sit out there in the sun before you go back in the house.
alex
10-14-2006, 07:13 AM
An excellent book that deals completely with this issue is:

The UV Advantage by Michael F. Holick


alex
LightLover
10-14-2006, 03:20 PM
yip, I likem too! :D


* any websites available?

You now that both the good and the bad stuff
goes from the west to the east, so here we don't know about these suits.

Oh.. The bad you can leave at it's place :D