FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 D 400 IU 2 a day + ? (400 IU = 10 micrograms) Needed for absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Amount required increases with age and a shortage is a link to osteoporosis. Vitamin D enhances the immune system, aids cell growth and maturation, inhibits cancer cell growth, decreases the risk of colon cancer. (20) A daily input of 100,000 to 150,000 IU can be tolerated by a healthy adult. (25) However there is no known need to much exceed 800 IU per day except for adults who do not get significant exposure to sunlight. Excess reported to cause calcium deposits, kidney stones and may interfere with magnesium absorption. (27) There is some evidence that insufficient vitamin D makes people vulnerable to certain forms of cancer and to diabetes. (Science News: 6-22-02) For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 D 400 IU 2 a day + ? (400 IU = 10 micrograms) Needed for absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Amount required increases with age and a shortage is a link to osteoporosis. Vitamin D enhances the immune system, aids cell growth and maturation, inhibits cancer cell growth, decreases the risk of colon cancer. (20) A daily input of 100,000 to 150,000 IU can be tolerated by a healthy adult. (25) However there is no known need to much exceed 800 IU per day except for adults who do not get significant exposure to sunlight. Excess reported to cause calcium deposits, kidney stones and may interfere with magnesium absorption. (27) There is some evidence that insufficient vitamin D makes people vulnerable to certain forms of cancer and to diabetes. (Science News: 6-22-02) For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
