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I have started taking vit D in capsule form It is oil based so hopefully that will take care of absorption
I have not seem any sunlight in London for the last four months, So levels may be low.
Q. Since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, is the supplement I take with my low-fat breakfast being absorbed? I eat half a grapefruit, shredded wheat with banana, nonfat yogurt and nonfat milk.
A. âYes, so long as you continue to include the yogurt and milk,â said Dr. Sheldon S. Hendler, co-editor of the âPDR for Nutritional Supplements,â the standard reference in the field.
Vitamin D binds to certain proteins as well as to fats, Dr. Hendler said by e-mail, and yogurt and milk fill the bill. These are the same proteins that bind to vitamin D in D-fortified nonfat milk, he said. D supplements are well absorbed when accompanied by foods rich in oils, including fatty fish like salmon and tuna and olive oil dressings.
âTypically,â he said, âa generous splash of olive oil would be enough to promote good absorption.â
There is wisdom in including healthy fats even in a low-fat diet, he said. âAlthough fats typically are thought of negatively (e.g., trans fats), there are some that are truly healthy and that may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and other degenerative diseases,â he said. âThese include the omega-3 fish oils DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid); the omega-3 plant fats such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in flaxseed oil; olive oil; and phytosterols and phytostanols, derived from plants, which are known to lower cholesterol levels.â
C. CLAIBORNE RAY
I have not seem any sunlight in London for the last four months, So levels may be low.
Q. Since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, is the supplement I take with my low-fat breakfast being absorbed? I eat half a grapefruit, shredded wheat with banana, nonfat yogurt and nonfat milk.
A. âYes, so long as you continue to include the yogurt and milk,â said Dr. Sheldon S. Hendler, co-editor of the âPDR for Nutritional Supplements,â the standard reference in the field.
Vitamin D binds to certain proteins as well as to fats, Dr. Hendler said by e-mail, and yogurt and milk fill the bill. These are the same proteins that bind to vitamin D in D-fortified nonfat milk, he said. D supplements are well absorbed when accompanied by foods rich in oils, including fatty fish like salmon and tuna and olive oil dressings.
âTypically,â he said, âa generous splash of olive oil would be enough to promote good absorption.â
There is wisdom in including healthy fats even in a low-fat diet, he said. âAlthough fats typically are thought of negatively (e.g., trans fats), there are some that are truly healthy and that may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and other degenerative diseases,â he said. âThese include the omega-3 fish oils DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid); the omega-3 plant fats such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in flaxseed oil; olive oil; and phytosterols and phytostanols, derived from plants, which are known to lower cholesterol levels.â
C. CLAIBORNE RAY
yOUR AGE DEPENDS ON WHAT SIDE OF THE STREET YOU'RE ON !
I been dieting for 4-6 months and I'm still waiting for it to take effect
Arline everyone is different like I said, they always tell me something will take several weeks and it's like the next day with some things. I am an odd ball with stuff like that too. I mean if it can happen to one in 30000 it will happen to me! I have a history of this unfortunately!
That is why I asked what was DX for. I was confused as to what they needed help with?
Lost, you are too funny! I wish all we had to do was wait for it to take effect LOL
I am like you Sunny. If there is going to be a side effect, even a minute minute chance of it, I will get it.