Vit D recommendations are on the verge of some major revisions here in the US and Europe, largely b/c of new data correlating the risk of hormone related cancers like breast and ovarian. In fact, researchers have found a receptor for Vit in certain cancer lines that when Vit D docks it causes apoptosis (cell death). However, the chemotheraputic dose is too high to be useful, but researchers at UCLA are trying to find more powerful analogs that don't induce hypercalcemia. These molecular findings + the epidemiological data correlating Northern Latitude with Ovarian cancer rates is an extremely strong argument that people are not getting enough Vit D. The AMA here is recommending the RDA increase to 2000IU up from 400IU.
Vit D Supplement taken with meals is the recommended route to go. It's cheap, so it's not a big deal. Mushrooms are the only veggie source of Vit D, but it's unreliable as the amount is dependant on how long the mushroom was exposed to UV radiation. In reality, vit D deficiency exists largely b/c we don't run around in the sun the way we did before the industrial revolution.
Vit A as beta carotene is everywhere in the plant kingdom. You cannot OD on beta carotene(but can on animal forms), so eat as much leafy greens, carrots, peppers as you want. Any time you find Vit A in the plant kingdom, you'll find loads of C & K, as well.
Vit E, the tocopherols and tocotrienols. There are actually 7 Vit E's, but supplements usually are only the α tocopherol. Sunflower seeds have the most, followed by Almonds closely in second. Almonds are a bit better overall, as they have more fiber and their fat is monosaturated (like olive oil) and increases HDL which aids in sending Cholesterol back to the liver for reprocessing.
I wouldn't be surprised if your Vit D status was compromised due to a gall bladder condition. Vit D & K, Chloesterol, Fats, are all interconnected in a very complex way affecting many systems.
How is your cholesterol status anyway? I've been reading the latest research on combination therapy of statin drugs + ursodeoxycholic acid in the treatment of gall stones, & the findings seem promising, There is strong evidence statin drugs help prevent gall stone formation, but unfortunately it's too early to tell if they are effective in reducing gall stone episodes in people who already have 'em.
Vegan diets often achieve the same results as statin drugs, so your cutting down on animal products seem to be a good route to go.
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Date: 2009-06-30 03:52 am (UTC)Vit D Supplement taken with meals is the recommended route to go. It's cheap, so it's not a big deal. Mushrooms are the only veggie source of Vit D, but it's unreliable as the amount is dependant on how long the mushroom was exposed to UV radiation. In reality, vit D deficiency exists largely b/c we don't run around in the sun the way we did before the industrial revolution.
Vit A as beta carotene is everywhere in the plant kingdom. You cannot OD on beta carotene(but can on animal forms), so eat as much leafy greens, carrots, peppers as you want. Any time you find Vit A in the plant kingdom, you'll find loads of C & K, as well.
Vit E, the tocopherols and tocotrienols. There are actually 7 Vit E's, but supplements usually are only the α tocopherol. Sunflower seeds have the most, followed by Almonds closely in second. Almonds are a bit better overall, as they have more fiber and their fat is monosaturated (like olive oil) and increases HDL which aids in sending Cholesterol back to the liver for reprocessing.
I wouldn't be surprised if your Vit D status was compromised due to a gall bladder condition. Vit D & K, Chloesterol, Fats, are all interconnected in a very complex way affecting many systems.
How is your cholesterol status anyway? I've been reading the latest research on combination therapy of statin drugs + ursodeoxycholic acid in the treatment of gall stones, & the findings seem promising, There is strong evidence statin drugs help prevent gall stone formation, but unfortunately it's too early to tell if they are effective in reducing gall stone episodes in people who already have 'em.
Vegan diets often achieve the same results as statin drugs, so your cutting down on animal products seem to be a good route to go.
jv