Vitamin D Blog
Every school shooter had used antidepression drugs, but how many were low on vitamin D
Sunday February 17, 2013
Fact People who are depressed are often low on vitamin D
Fact People who are depressed take antidepression drugs
Fact Every school shooter had used antidepression drugs
Fact People are particularly low on vitamin D in the winter
Fact Most of the shootings have happened in the winter
Hypothesis School shooters were low on vitamin D
- Suicide seasonality and antidepressants: a register-based study in SwedenPubMed Feb 2013
Seasonality of completed suicides with a peak in spring and early summer is a well-documented finding - Treatment of childhood and adolescent depression. PubMed Sept 2012
Antidepressants have a boxed warning for the increased risk of suicide - Why Are More than One in Ten Americans at Risk for Suicide? Mercola, Feb 2012
in 2010: 8.7 million Americans contemplated suicide, 2.5 million made plans , 1.1 million attempted it, 37,800 did it. - More than 1 in 10 Americans on Suicide-Linked Antidepressants Nov 2012
antidepressants are now the most common drug among people aged 18 to 44 (CDC)
Eli Lilly & Co., were able to hide the link between Prozac and suicide for 15 years - List of school shootings on antidepressants Dec 2012
65 incidents, giving the date and location, often showing which antidepressent the person was on
Very few of the incidents happened in June-Aug, unless in Australia – where June is the low vitamin D winter. - School Shootings: Evil or Drug-Induced Behavior? PDF at bottom of this page
- Psych meds linked to 90% of school shootings Dec 2012
- 2008 book “Medication Madness: The Role of Psychiatric Drugs in Cases of Violence, Suicide and Crime.”
See also VitaminDWiki
- Antidepressants reduce cellular Vitamin D, increasing fractures, CVD, etc. - Oct 2022
- Proton pump inhibitors decrease Vitamin D and Magnesium – Dec 2018
- Depression, vitamin D, Magnesium: no agreement Jan 2012
- Serotonin related to season, light and perhaps latitude and vitamin D
- Handout on Vitamin D (Hormone D) and sleep - Gominak 2012
- Antidepressants might increase infertility and pregnancy problems – Nov 2012
Most likely: antidepressants lower vitamin D levels - Hypothesis Vitamin D supplements will reduce suicide – 2011
- Suicide 2X more likely with low vitamin D (in military) – Jan 2013
- All items in category Winter blues and depression
254 items See also web
- We all need 'nature’s Prozac’ The Telegraph, April, 2013 Depression
- The Violent Side Effects of Antidepressants that Many Ignore Mercola Oct 2013
five of the top 10 most violence-inducing drugs were found to be antidepressants:Prozac, Paxil, Luvox, Effexor, Pristiq
one in every 250 subjects taking Paxil or Prozac were involved in a violent episode
Note: Magnesium deficiency is also associated with low vitamin D and poor mental health
Vitamin D levels in Europe and around the world - often just 20 nanograms
Saturday February 16, 2013
Unfortunately the short URL for the chart is broken
Elsewhere around the world
Both charts are on VitaminDWiki page =: Percent of population with less than 20 ng of vitamin D
In case of emergency you probably want to get vitamin D into the bloodstream as quickly as possible.
Fat soluable vitamins decrease quickly after trauma
Without getting an injection, it appears that a vitamin D spray is the fastest way.
The following study indicates that spraying the vitamin D on the cheeks is faster than sublinqual.Note: I have just ordered a 3,000 IU/spray bottle for use in emergencies. Henry Lahore Feb 2013
I plan on spraying vitamin D about 10 times (30,000 IU) inside the cheek in case of trauma, onset of flu, etc.
Study was made in 2012 for DLux Vitamin D spray
Study was made on pigs - which have similar mouth characteristics to humans.
It is far far easier to remove tongues, inner cheeks from dead pigs than from live humans
Looking at the number of data points one can guess that there were a lot of dead pigsMuch better inside of cheek than above or below the tongue
Does take a a long time to penetrate the inner cheek (far longer than pssible if animial is alive)
Their formulation appears to be absorbed both faster and better than 2 other formulations
Their spray is available from the UK and from ebaySizes
- 3,000 IU,
- 1,000 IU
- 400 IU sizes
- 200 IU Vitamin D3 per spray along with B1, B6, and Folic acid for pregnancy
They suggest 5 sprays per day @ 200 IU = 1,000 IU (but at least 6,000 IU appears to be needed
Amazon had 22 Vitamin D sprays as of Nov 2020
Some of which include Vitamin K2
Fairly low cost:
- 8 pounds ($12.80) per bottle which contains 100 sprays of 3,000 IU per spray
- *which is approx 21 cents per 5,000 IU - which is OK
- Other forms of vitamin D (capsule, liquid, etc.) are much less expensive than sprays.
- but other forms are not absorbed so quickly, and most need your gut to be working properly.
No such attachment on this page
See also VitaminDWiki
- Nanoemulsion Vitamin D may be a substantially better form
- The lungs can activate vitamin D locally – a Vitamin D inhaler may help lungs – Aug 2016
- Might be faster than buccal - but need an atomizer
- Mucosal membranes (mouth, lungs, nose, intestines, etc) can activate Vitamin D – July 2020
- More than the mouth can activate Vitamin D
- Sublingual Vitamin D sometimes is better than tablet – April 2020
- Alternatives if not swallow pills or not absorb vitamin D
- Sublingual vitamin D
- Vitamin D sprayed inside cheeks (buccal spray) - several studies
- Forms of Vitamin D category listing has
102 items along with related searches Getting Vitamin D into your body has the following summary chart
Time to reach half of the response to oral vitamin D is about 32 hours
Vs Time for spray on the cheek is about 4 hours, perhaps 8X faster!
Short URL for this page = http://is.gd/DLuxCheekLots of great vitamin D news - here are some news clusters.
More strong evidence and pathway understanding for many diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis strongly associated with low vitamin D – Dec 2012
- Vitamin D prevents multiple sclerosis through multiple mechanisms – Jan 2013
- Vitamin D can both prevent and treat Multiple Sclerosis – review Nov 2012 excellent
- Risk of going from pre-MS to MS reduced 68 percent with 7100 IU vitamin D – RCT Dec 2012
- Vitamin D reduces Alzheimer’s disease in at least 11 ways – Jan 2013
- Pathways that vitamin D prevents and treats colon cancer discovered, 2000 IU needed – Dec 2012
Cofactors and other nutrients which interact with Vitamin D
- Cholesterol, Vitamins D3 and K2, heart disease, sulfates, LDL, – Masterjohn Interview Jan 2013
- Cardiovascular system benefits from both Omega-3 and vitamin D – Dec 2012
- Vitamin D home fortification- don't wait 100 years for your govt since about 1990 you need to supplement
- Interview of Vitamin K2 and Calcium Paradox author by Dr. Mercola – Dec 2012
- Acid Reflux drugs decrease Vitamin D and Magnesium – Jan 2013
Omega-3 looks very promising - with and without Vitamin D
- Overview: Omega-3 many benefits include helping vitamin D
- Omega-3 reduced vitamin D3 inflammation for obese – RCT Jan 2013
- Cardiovascular system benefits from both Omega-3 and vitamin D – Dec 2012
More indications that Vitamin A blocks some of the benefits of Vitamin D
- If low level of Vitamin A then 60 percent less likely to get MS (maybe Vitamin D not blocked)– Jan 2013
- 2X more complications after heart surgery associated with high level of vitamin D – Jan 2013 Vitamin A?
- Vitamin A (Cod Liver Oil) blocks vitamin D – 2008
Many recent papers on Mental Illness and low vitamin D
- Mental health problems cut in half when have adequate level of vitamin D – Jan 2013
- More vitamin D during pregnancy made for higher mental scores at 14 months – Dec 2012
- Hypothesis: Some Mental Illness could be treated or prevented with vitamin D
- Suicide 2X more likely with low vitamin D (in military) – Jan 2013
- Psychiatric disorders 4X more likely in teens if low vitamin D - Nov 2011
Association between skin damage and low vitamin D
Sun provides more than just vitamin D
- Nitric oxide (from Sun, UVA, Vitamin D) reduces cardiovascular problems
- 5 Amazing Properties of Sunlight You've Never Heard About
- Beneficial effects of UV radiation other than via vitamin D production – June 2012
Vitamin D3 now available:
- many forms: capsule, pill, drops, spray, gummy bear, sublingual, vegan, Kosher, chewable, bulk
- many sizes: largest is 50,000 IU - just determin how many days between taking the 21 cent capsule
- 30 percent of vitamin D sold now has more than 2000 IU - Dec 2012
- More bio-available form for those with gut problems
- Spray vitamin D inside cheek in case of emergency - Nov 2012
- Nano-encapsulated of Vitamin D3, Calcidiol, calcitriol look promising, esp time release – Dec 2012
Vitamin D Dose: 50,000 IU is used frequently
- How often might 50,000 IU vitamin D be taken - results of clinical trials
- Guideline following hip fracture – 50000 IU vitamin D daily for 7 days – Jan 2013
- Lupus flares totally eliminated by loading dose then 100000 IU of vitamin D each month – Oct 2012
- Rickets cured for 3 months with 10,000 IU per kg vitamin D (600,000 IU max) – Sept 2012
Importance of vitamin D being noticed
- Vitamin D is the only vitamin which is low in Europe – Jan 2013
- The best articles on the most popular vitamin for 2012 – Vitamin D
- Webinars on Vitamin D - 2013
- Vitamin D is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide – Best Practice BMJ Dec 2012
- Vitamin D and Cancer – Special issue Jan 2013
- Top UK soccer coach installed vitamin D booths in his club – Dec 2012
- UVB added in classroom reduced cavities, increased height, increased academics. etc
very low cost to add safe UVB in classroom, home, office - 14 medical conferences will have Vitamin D sessions before July 2013
24th disease proven to be helped with vitamin D
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular, Back Pain, Diabetes, Influenza, Falls, Hip Fractures, Breast Cancer,
Multiple Sclerosis, Raynaud's pain, Menstrual Pain, C-section and pregnancy risks, Low Birth Weight,
Chronic Kidney Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, TB, Rickets, Respiratory Tract Infection
Lupus, Sickle Cell pain, leg ulcers, traumatic brain injury Proof details are at http://is.gd/proofvitd
How much vitamin D to take, an on-going question
- How much vitamin D and other nutrients do I take
- Many sleep disorders cured with vitamin D levels of 60 to 80 nanograms – May 2012
- Evidence that the minimum vitamin D blood level is 30 ng – Grant Nov 2012
- How often might 50,000 IU vitamin D be taken - results of clinical trials
10 of the top 13 reasons for disability around the world (age 60) are strongly associated with Vitamin D
Genes provide some of the reasons for Vitamin D response differences
- The Anti-cancer Actions of Vitamin D – Jan 2013
- Genes such as CYP27B1, CYP24A1 and Vitamin D – JAMA Nov 2012
- Vitamin D levels are strongly associated with genes: overview of twin studies – Nov 2012
- CYP24A1 gene in cancer cells may actually remove vitamin D from the blood – Oct 2012
Vitamin D testing - fast and low cost soon < $20?
Off topic (but very good for your health)
- Off topic: Sulfur and Human Health
- Vitamin D and Iodine are similar, and both are deficient and important to health
- Off Topic: Cataracts can be dissolved away in 6 months
- Off topic: Brain Plasticity (best way to exercise your brain) – Interview Dec 2012
Top recent charts
Decreased MS relapses with increasing Vitamin D
Reduced MS Relapse Rate with Vitamin D levels 65-100 nmol/L
Significantly reduced relapse rates when serum levels >110 nmol/L- A study which has this chart: Vitamin D prevents multiple sclerosis through multiple mechanisms – Jan 2013
- see also Overview MS and vitamin D
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Many minutes to get Vitamin D from noon sun in January
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How many IUs to get to a desired ng level
- A page has this chart: How much vitamin D and other nutrients do I take
- Vitamin D Recommendations around the world - IU and ng
- Is 50 ng of vitamin D too high, just right, or not enough
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UVB also increases vitamin D
- See also: Vitamin D from low-cost UVB lamps
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How many years do you want to wait for additional confirmation of vitamin D?
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Much more vitamin D around noon
Compared to early morning or late afternoon.
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Top news which did not fit in clusters- Chronic Kidney Disease and Vitamin D Analogs – commentary Jan 2013
- Metabolic Syndrome 10% less likely for every 4 ng increase in Vitamin D – Jan 2013
- Metabolic Syndrome in children is associated with low vitamin D – review Jan 2013
- 2X more childhood diarrhea or ear infection if less than 20 ng of vitamin D – Jan 2013
- Almost 6X more likely to die after coronary bypass if vitamin D deficient – Dec 2012
- 3X increased chance of Breast Cancer if recent vitamin D levels were low – Jan 2013
- Review of Autoimmune diseases, solar radiation and vitamin D – Schwalfenberg 2012
- Hypothesis: Vitamin D deficiency is due to malfunctioning renin angiotensin system – Jan 2013
- Daily average of 3600 IU Vitamin D helped hypertensives – Jan 2013
- Late-stage MS associated with protein in spinal cord which blocks vitamin D – Jan 2013
- 50,000 IU vitamin D weekly is safe and effective for Primary Hyperparathyroidism – Jan 2013
Also at VitaminDWiki
- Previous monthly news: Nov 2012
- VitaminDWiki News for Feb and March 2013
- New web pages
- Recently changed web pages
- Best/Top Vitamin D News continuously updated
- About us
VitaminDWki Health Problem categories, (# of items), and Overviews
Short URL = http://is.gd/vitamindjan13
Hypothesis: Humans did not evolve to having >100 ng of vitamin D due to skin damage
It seems that the higher the level of vitamin D the better.
So VitaminDWiki was wondering why evolution results in > 100 ng of vitamin D
A possible solution: When getting > 50 ng of vitamin D from the sun there is a danger of damaging the skin,
so the body developed a method of limiting skin damage by darkening the skin.
Darkening of the skin is a good trade-off to make vs the benefits of vitamin D when the sun was the only source of vitamin D.This was appended to Is 50 ng of vitamin D too high, just right, or not enough Jan 14, 2013
Many presentations in one day
Each was about 26 minutes long
CLICK HERE for audio-annotated slides
CLICK HERE for references of each speaker
CLICK HERE for information about each speaker, including email, website, and publications list
CLICK HERE for abstracts and posters on VitaminDWiki
- Vitamin D Biology: Beyond Bone;
Sylvia Christakos (UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School) - Vitamin D in Immune Function and Disease Prevention
Martin Hewison (University of California, Los Angeles) - Vitamin D in the Heart and Vascular System
David G. Gardner (University of California, San Francisco) - Beginning the Lifespan: Vitamin D Requirements During Pregnancy and Lactation
Carol L. Wagner (Medical University of South Carolina) - The Role of Vitamin D in Regulation of Apoptotic Signaling Pathways in Obesity
Igor N. Sergeev (South Dakota State University) - Plasma Vitamin D is Independently Associated with Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Erica Rutten (Ciro +, Centre of Expertise for Chronic Organ Failure) - Impact of Cholecalciferol Repletion on Erythropoietin Requirements in Vitamin D-deficient Hemodialysis Patients
Lily Li (Mount Sinai School of Medicine) - Vitamin D for Diabetes: To D or Not to D?
Anastassios G. Pittas (Tufts Medical Center) - Molecular Aspects of the Role of Vitamin D in Muscle
Ricardo Boland (Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina) - Level of Vitamin D Affects Physical and Cognitive Function in Older Persons
Luigi Ferrucci (National Institute on Aging) - Vitamin D Dietary Reference Intakes
Daniel D. Bikle (University of California, San Francisco) - Panel Discussion (Audio only)
Moderator: Mandana Arabi (The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science)
On-going description on a web page
The following are one of the photos and one of the chartsMounted next to bathroom mirror
__1000 IU @ 2 feet in 5 minutes
Previous analysis of Vitamin D
CLICK HERE for more information
short url of this page = is.gd/pubmedvitSearch results – Nov 2012
Topic VitaminDWiki 5 vitamin D web sites Pain 1180 565 Pregnancy 1630 280 Heart 1850 1750 Cancer 3890 901 Ausitm 361 213 Calcium 3290 892 Headache 186 105 Cholesterol 402 142 Lupus 323 106 Cystic Fibrosis 288 19 Schizophrenia 427 101 Prostate AND Osteoporosis 516 83 HIV AND Osteoporosis 234 9 "Multiple Sclerosis" 944 255 The other sites
Vitamin D Council
Vitamind3-cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 World
Easy Immune Health
GrassrootsHealth