He is a professor of internal medicine. at Harvard and Brigham and Women’s Hospital School of Medicine and released a statement describing the latest research findings. In particular, these were randomized controlled trials, a randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation, and a summary of behaviors and practices for clinical counseling and treatment and for the general public.
He is the director of the largest clinical study in the world, the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Study (VITAL), which provided the following information: Pointing out that it’s been a long time since people realized that vitamin D is . It’s like a magic pill or bullet. which are able to cure chronic diseases or health conditions from cancer Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, fractures, dementia and even depression.
However, the information referred to as evidence drawn from studies and observations (observational study) in which people have a reduced risk of the disease or condition. if the 25-hydroxyvitamin D level is high
actually that epidemiological information Even if there is a relationship But this does not mean that it is rational. Lack of vitamin D makes it easy to get sick. either with high levels of vitamin D or increasing the supplement will make him resistant to disease or cure the disease. For example People with high levels of vitamin D in their blood. Maybe it’s because they eat mostly healthy food. Or he may be out in the sun on a regular basis. and regular exercise as well.All of these are important factors that reduce the risk of disease.
As more and more systematic studies and research studies involve vitamin D. It appears that the information that was initially believed to be that vitamin D is ineffective in conditions of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia, depression and various health conditions, and most importantly, including fractures
However, this current information does not imply that Vitamin D is not important for health. only that humans only want low to moderate amounts of vitamin D where the vitamin D will automatically be controlled by the system already present in the body Therefore, this small amount is enough to meet the demand
And as a result, all national institutions have made recommendations in the same direction, such as the National Academy of Medicine, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and many other professional organizations. which must be screened for all vitamin D deficiency including providing vitamin D supplementation with a centrifugal network is something that should not be taken as an indication of action.
in various randomized vitamin D trials Furthermore, the VITAL study did not demonstrate that vitamin D was effective in reducing various diseases or conditions.
But there are two conditions in which vitamin D supplementation can be helpful or signal. and psoriasis Vitamin D has been found to reduce the risk by 22% and reduce severe metastases in precancerous conditions by 17%.
In terms of cancer 400 to 800 units of vitamin D per day or 2000 units per day have been used in the VITAL program.
When summarized A small amount of vitamin D is sufficient. And in people who are already healthy, there is no need for vitamin D testing or vitamin supplementation.
In terms of vitamin D which helps reduce diseases related to immune variability. It can play a role in reducing this inflammation. Was there a question that Vitamin D will be helpful in reducing COVID-19 severity? until you have to go to the hospital and can reduce or not the covid test Another study is currently underway, called VIVID (vitamin D for the Covid trial).
The high dose of vitamin D is over 3,000 units per day and results are expected by the end of this year (2022) or early next year.
During the severe COVID epidemic The effects of using vitamin D are somewhat vague and inconclusive. However, it is still practical to take 1,000 to 2,000 units of vitamin D per day, at least to give you peace of mind. and furthermore Such doses are also safe, as the VITAL project has shown that 2,000 units have not been at risk of follow-up for more than 5.3 years.
In short, vitamin D should not be taken as a supplement. The only exception is the truly at-risk group, the elderly in retirement homes where food is inadequate. and unable to go out in the sun and in people with gastric and intestinal malabsorption disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery. and in people who already have osteoporosis and are taking osteoporosis medications. among these people and patients The intake of calcium and vitamin D is necessary and reasonable. not giving to the public at all
in the general public What must be strongly encouraged is Healthy foods and sources of vitamin D Also includes oily fish and various mushrooms. and from now on There should be a label on the food. which tells you how much vitamin D in order to get vitamin D from food instead. And he must regularly behave in the fresh air, in the sun, in exercise, and must remember that the use of various supplements There is no substitute for a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle and exercise.
