Vitamin D Safety and Adverse Effects – When Should Caution Be Advised? – By Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa Source : grassrootshealth Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa elaborates on the safety of vitamin D and avoiding adverse effects, including types of individuals who may need to be more cautious about taking higher doses and concerns about co-nutrients. (Interview Series Part 5) Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa elaborates on the safety of vitamin D and avoiding adverse effects, including types of individuals who may need to be more cautious about taking higher doses and concerns about co-nutrients. (Interview Series Part 5) Key Points Vitamin D toxicity should not be diagnosed in isolation; relying only on a specific serum concentration of 25(OH)D for diagnosis is a fallacy There are a few conditions to be cautious of exposure to sunlight: those who are hyperreactive or hypersensitive to sunlight; examples are lupus erythematosus/syndromes (SLE) and genetic disorders like Williams syndrome (hypersensitive to ...
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Vitamin D Safety and Adverse Effects – When Should Caution Be Advised? – By Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa Source : grassrootshealth Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa elaborates on the safety of vitamin D and avoiding adverse effects, including types of individuals who may need to be more cautious about taking higher doses and concerns about co-nutrients. (Interview Series Part 5) Key Points Vitamin D toxicity should not be diagnosed in isolation; relying only on a specific serum concentration of 25(OH)D for diagnosis is a fallacy There are a few conditions to be cautious of exposure to sunlight: those who are hyperreactive or hypersensitive to sunlight; examples are lupus erythematosus/syndromes (SLE) and genetic disorders like Williams syndrome (hypersensitive to vitamin D); also, those with chronic granulomatous diseases like sarcoidosis and tuberculosis could produce high amounts of calcitriol causing hypercalcemia For those taking vitamin D supplements, there is no reason to take calcium supplements, as intestinal calcium ...
How Does One Determine the Right Amount and Type of Vitamin D to Take? – By Dr. Sunil Wimalawansa Source : grassrootshealth Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa elaborates on calculating the correct amount of vitamin D to take and when certain forms of supplementation should be considered (Interview Series Part 4) Key Points Administration of the proper doses daily or weekly will significantly reduce disease and hospital burdens, healthcare costs, loss of productivity, and absenteeism Because of the rapidity of action, the use of calcifediol is indicated in emergencies, such as acute infections (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), sepsis, and ICU setups, and is also indicated in liver failure [i.e., when there is a reduced capacity of hepatocytes to produce 25(OH)D] and in “severe” fat malabsorption syndromes, including following gastric bypass surgery Irrespective of any loading dose used, one must start an appropriate daily maintenance dose to maintain serum 25(OH)D concentrations above 50 ng/mL within a ...
