Comments on: Dermdoc Drills Down Vitamin D in High Def!

By: Albertina Brumlow

Albertina Brumlow — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:16:35 +0000

Most a smartly written article and supporting comments that you have here. I would point out that other people certainly propose a varying angle, particularly in terms of natural health. Has anyone here seen additional related ideas on the Web, and will you let me know where?

By: Baingana

Baingana — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:28:36 +0000

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By: Melinda

Melinda — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:25:11 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation on how much Vitamin D3 to take. I had only been taking 1,000 IU daily. Now I know 2,000 IU is the right dose.

I try to avoid the sun. I wear sunblock – 55 on the face and neck and 30 everywhere else. After losing a sibling to melanoma I don’t want to take chances I don’t have to take.

Here is my question though. I wear make–up (mineral powder) over my spf 55. How do I re-apply the sunblock short of removing all the makeup and starting over? Most of the time this is not an issue but when on vacation it definitely can be. (Think theme parks. Pictures being taken. I want to look nice. Those get posted to facebook these days!)

Thanks for the help. I enjoy your blog. Your video blogs are great too!

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:32:43 +0000

As someone with dark skin, I don’t even bother trying to get vitamin D from the sun. If I’m not mistaken, the skin makes vitamin D for a “few minutes” in people with lighter complexions. I think the figure is something like 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure for 10,000 IU for pale people and for the same amount you need one hour of exposure for dark people. That is too long of a time for unprotected exposure!

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:23:10 +0000

Dr. Oz should definitely be worried – you’re much better eye-candy

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:07:14 +0000

@Luke Good reminder, thank you.

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:06:30 +0000

@Jessica Allison Thank you so much! This is time consuming and I do not get paid for any of the work I do here, so it is nice to hear that you appreciate it.

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:05:39 +0000

@Chrysalis Excellent point. Thanks for sharing. I don't think there is sugar in vitamin D supplements; I recommend the capsule with 2,000 IUs. Calcium is also an important supplement. Many other common supplements are unnecessary for most people.

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:03:48 +0000

@Karen It is frustrating. Sun does produce vitamin D, but it also produces skin cancers. It is much safer for someone with fair skin to take a supplement than to sit in the sun in summer.