The Vitamin D You Want to Say NO To
Q: You've convinced me I need more vitamin D, so I told my doctor that I want to increase my daily dosage. He mentioned that he would consider putting me on something called a vitamin D analogue when there is more research available on them. What exactly is a vitamin D analogue, and should I wait to take one instead of just increasing my dose of the vitamin D supplement I'm already taking?
Dr. Wright: Vitamin D analogues are basically the synthetic, patentable, evil twins of all-natural vitamin D3.
The good news is, none of these vitamin D has doppelgangers has hit the market for yet. But they're coming -- as sure as you can say "patent medicine profits."
Fortunately natural versions of higher-quantity vitamin D supplements (1,000 IU, 2,000 IU, and 5,000 IU) are starting to show up on the shelves of lots of different compounding pharmacies and natural food stores so there's really no need to wait around for the synthetic analogues and test fate by taking one.
Even better, the natural versions are exceptionally inexpensive, with prices ranging from $7 to $9 per 100 capsules, depending on the strength. Once they're patented, the analogues are sure to be much more expensive than that.
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. has degrees from both Harvard University (cum laude) and the University of Michigan. More than any other doctor, he practically invented the modern science of applied nutritional biochemistry and he has advanced nutritional medicine for nearly three decades.
As of today, Dr. Wright has received over 35,000 patient visits at his now-famous Tahoma Clinic in Washington State.
To learn more about Dr. Wright, and to sign up for his free Health e-Tips eLetter, please visit www.wrightnewsletter.com.
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SBOrganic
Why in the world would your Doctor prescribe vitamin D analogue when there is the real thing???? It sounds like he just wants to make your health worse and make you dependent on him and the drugs....
MsElainieous
Would someone please explain to me the difference between vitamin D and vitamin D3? This is certainly confusing to me.
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