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Importance of Vitamin D in Canada

jaggy999

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Some member frm Pakistan has raised a new topic regarding taking vitamin D injections.

Hopefully I have full knowledge on this and would like to just throw sum light on this topic.

Basically there is a "Ozone Hole" over Canada......I don't know which parts of Canada its affects. Due to this ozone hole, its not wise to stay out for prolonged periods under the sun. The sun rays are really harmful as they do not get purified by the ozone layer.

After staying in Toronto for almost three yrs continuosly , wen recently my bro came to India.......there wer frequent cramps in his leg and I could clearly distinguish that the skin on his legs had also gone pale.

After a blood report, it was clear that he had major deficiency of Vitamin D in his blood.....the reason being that he hardly used to roam outside under the sun due to its harmful rays. Vitamin D is produced directly by the body with the help of sun's rays. If u hve vitamin D deficiency just stay under the sun nd it would be cured but its not possible in Canada. The harmful rays causes skin cancer.

NOTE: 1) When you are in Canada, don't forget to take vitamin D shots from the Doc....or carry a prescription from India itself with the help of your family doc.
2) If there is a need for u to roam outside under the sun, don't forget to use skin cream rich in SPF(sun protection factor) 50.

I don't know how helpful this is for you guys......but don't forget health comes first ;)
 

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Thanks for the information Jaggy ;D ;D. +1 for the useful information.
 

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Thanks for the info.. however initially I thought Vitamin D stands for (D)ollars which is also very important...
 

Pippin

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It is great that this issue has been brought up and you can find lots of information online. I found the following link was helpful and suggest that people take a few minutes to read about Vit D and CALCIUM. As Vit D is a fat soluable vitamin, you do not want to exceed the recommended dosage as it can build up in the body (unlike an excess of the water soluable vitamins like C which is flushed out). You do not need a prescription or shots. Vitamin D is available in tablets which you can easily buy on the shelves of grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/vitamin/vita-d-eng.php
Age group

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) per day

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) per day



Infants 0-6 months

400 IU (10 mcg) *

1000 IU (25 mcg)



Infants 7-12 months

400 IU (10 mcg) *

1500 IU (38 mcg)



Children 1-3 years

600 IU (15 mcg)

2500 IU (63 mcg)



Children 4-8 years

600 IU (15 mcg)

3000 IU (75 mcg)



Children and Adults 9-70 years

600 IU (15 mcg)

4000 IU (100 mcg)



Adults > 70 years

800 IU (20 mcg)

4000 IU (100 mcg)



Pregnancy & Lactation

600 IU (15 mcg)

4000 IU (100 mcg)
 

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@pippin Thnx for tis information......yup its also available in tablet form......but the injection shots need to be taken only once in a month whereas tablets need to be taken daily :)