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 ...
Nov 23, 2023
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