Does vitamin D help protect against type 1 diabetes?
Posted on 14 March 2008
I love being out in the sun. And not just because I like it, but also because of the abundant evidence linking sunlight exposure with a reduced risk of conditions such as cancer and multiple sclerosis as well as improved physical and psychological functioning. And it
Published March 14, 2008 . Filed under: Children's Health, Diabetes/Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrients and Supplements
Hi Dr. Briffa. What range of doses was used for supplementation? Thanks.
March 14, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
Dave
Most of the studies used in this meta-analysis did not report a vit D dosage. In one, the authors estimated the dose to be 10 mcg (400 IU). In another study, 50 mcg (2000 IU) was associated with a RR of type 1 diabetes of 0.22. That’s all the detail regarding dosage contained in the paper. Hope this helps.
March 14, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
Generally, sticking closer to nature is best. Enjoy the sunshine! It is your best source of the best form of vitamin D for your body. It is psychologically uplifting (treats SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder). Stop putting cancer causing chemicals on your skin to block the sun – yes, most sunblocks contain carcinogenic chemicals!
March 15, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
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May 26, 2008 @ 6:06 am
My husband has pre-diabetes/metabolic syndrome. I have encouraged him to take chromium picolinate, magnezium/calcium /zinc supplement, and have started him on Vit D 400 I.U. daily. What dosage of Vitamin D would you recommend ? Any other suggestions please?
His G.P. has put him on Simvastatin and Amlodopine 5mg which I don’t think he should take due to side effects.
His blood sugar average is 5.9 and his blood pressure 140/70 (even though he often forgets to take B/P tablets)
November 20, 2009 @ 11:26 pm