Comments on: The Importance of Vitamin D http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/ Adventures in real food and sustainability. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Huge, but Easy Step Towards a Nourishing Diet: Add Cod Liver Oil http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2975 Huge, but Easy Step Towards a Nourishing Diet: Add Cod Liver Oil Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:14:44 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2975 [...] Fish oil does not contain the vitamins A or D like cod liver oil does. We have all heard about the importance of vitamin D and vitamin [...] [...] Fish oil does not contain the vitamins A or D like cod liver oil does. We have all heard about the importance of vitamin D and vitamin [...]

]]> By: The Importance of Seafood http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2962 The Importance of Seafood Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:09:52 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2962 [...] written about The Importance of Vitamin D [...] [...] written about The Importance of Vitamin D [...]

]]> By: Staci http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2339 Staci Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:29:46 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2339 It is frustrating that there aren't many vegetarian options for Vit D. frankly just the sound of cod liver oil makes me want to gag. We just started using the Corlson D3 drops, and have been quite happy with it. I can just do a drop on the kids breakfast cereal, which is great, because there is no way we would get enough sunshine in Michigan through the year. It is frustrating that there aren’t many vegetarian options for Vit D. frankly just the sound of cod liver oil makes me want to gag.
We just started using the Corlson D3 drops, and have been quite happy with it. I can just do a drop on the kids breakfast cereal, which is great, because there is no way we would get enough sunshine in Michigan through the year.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2325 Cathy Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:57:34 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2325 Though our family does take cod liver oil, I find it pretty much impossible to get the large quantities I seem to need solely from food and cod liver oil. I know the fermented kind is supposed to be somewhat higher, but with several other quality supplements needed right now, it just isn't in our budget at this time. So we're using Carlson Solar D Gems, 4000 IU each, along with our regular fish oil and cod liver oil. My husband takes one per day and I take two. The children take a smaller dosed capsule. It's interesting that I tested so low, IMO, considering how many of the right foods I consume, including lard, eggs, cod liver oil and myriad others...perhaps an absorption problem related to the lupus/Hughes' stuff. Though our family does take cod liver oil, I find it pretty much impossible to get the large quantities I seem to need solely from food and cod liver oil. I know the fermented kind is supposed to be somewhat higher, but with several other quality supplements needed right now, it just isn’t in our budget at this time. So we’re using Carlson Solar D Gems, 4000 IU each, along with our regular fish oil and cod liver oil. My husband takes one per day and I take two. The children take a smaller dosed capsule.

It’s interesting that I tested so low, IMO, considering how many of the right foods I consume, including lard, eggs, cod liver oil and myriad others…perhaps an absorption problem related to the lupus/Hughes’ stuff.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-/#comment-2335 Shannon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2335 SCM - I have read that you can if your body is in need of extra omega-3s. I believe that cod liver oil has less in the way of omega-3s than regular fish oil, but I couldn't tell you whether everyone needs both or not. SCM – I have read that you can if your body is in need of extra omega-3s. I believe that cod liver oil has less in the way of omega-3s than regular fish oil, but I couldn’t tell you whether everyone needs both or not.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-/#comment-2334 Shannon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:04:12 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2334 Amanda - Wow, I didn't realize that a $3 bottle of vitamin D existed! I hear you on skepticism. That is much of why just getting back to eating real foods that we have now found to be high in vitamin D makes so much sense to me. Amanda – Wow, I didn’t realize that a $3 bottle of vitamin D existed! I hear you on skepticism. That is much of why just getting back to eating real foods that we have now found to be high in vitamin D makes so much sense to me.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-/#comment-2333 Shannon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:02:37 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2333 SCB - Yes cod is fish. I think some people take regular old fish oil in addition to cod liver oil for the extra omega 3's. SCB – Yes cod is fish. I think some people take regular old fish oil in addition to cod liver oil for the extra omega 3′s.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-/#comment-2338 Shannon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:01:03 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2338 Yes, that makes sense. Yes, that makes sense.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2328 Shannon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:59:12 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2328 Kimi - We were tested through any lab that would do blood work. The key is to find a doctor to care about such things :). We had a DO order our tests. And yes we love bacon grease here too! Kimi – We were tested through any lab that would do blood work. The key is to find a doctor to care about such things :) . We had a DO order our tests. And yes we love bacon grease here too!

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2009/09/the-importance-of-vitamin-d/comment-page-1/#comment-2330 Shannon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:55:58 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=2128#comment-2330 Renee - I often think of you just before I hit the publish button when writing articles involving animal products and veganism. You may be one of two vegans who reads my blog :). I have a great respect for vegans and vegetarians because it shows a mindfulness about what goes into our body and where our food comes from. I also think it's great that your husband is steering your health ship - I get emails asking me how they can force their husbands to eat well or think about health. Kudos to Damien and I would never want to undermine his leading of your family. The great struggle I have with veganism is the nutrients such as vitamins D and B12 that are not found in plant sources. But that is another post for another day. Thanks for sticking around despite our differences :). ~Shannon~ Renee – I often think of you just before I hit the publish button when writing articles involving animal products and veganism. You may be one of two vegans who reads my blog :) . I have a great respect for vegans and vegetarians because it shows a mindfulness about what goes into our body and where our food comes from. I also think it’s great that your husband is steering your health ship – I get emails asking me how they can force their husbands to eat well or think about health. Kudos to Damien and I would never want to undermine his leading of your family.

The great struggle I have with veganism is the nutrients such as vitamins D and B12 that are not found in plant sources. But that is another post for another day. Thanks for sticking around despite our differences :) .

~Shannon~

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