Vitamin D has helped me

Anyone else find vitamin D has improved depression and wellbeing?

Well it's worked wonders for me, since I feel a strength and vitality returning big time. I had not realised I stay indoors too much, so I must have lacked sunlight.

This is only my view, I have not had specific tests.
I take one vitamin D tablet a day, not any megadoses. It took about a month before I realised I felt better.

Those are the uses for vitamin D. I, being disabled, don't get out much, as well as having depression. My docs have me on a prescription of vitamin D.
I can't say for certain that it helps, but I do seem to have a better grip on some aspects of my depression. Perhaps that's due to the vitamin D.

Lack of sunlight can often be a factor is a person suffering a bout of depression.. Since sunlight is a source of vitamin D then it can be extrapolated that the lack of vitamin D can lead to one suffering depression..

Vit D does indeed affect your moods.

My depression was deep, about 3 years of misery. Being constantly sick with long covid made things far worse. That is why about a month after beginning vitamin D I am so glad to feel such a difference. It is as if a great relief and healing has been effected.

Yes... it also boosts your immune system from what I understand.

I am glad as I really really need that. I definitely feel a wellbeing that was missing for so long.

I have read that magnesium aids in bioavailability of vitamin D and they have synergy. I have to do some more research but if you type in both you might find something useful. Seems like a critical component that is overlooked quite often for whatever reason.

...magnesium deficiencies can cause hypnic jerks and other sleep issues and some suppose that it also affects depression.

Obviously you don't want to take too much of anything and should research what form (oxide is the only OTC form) works for you.

Something to look into if you feel so inclined.

Addendum, Oxide is NOT the only OTC form but there are a few that are prescription only and just because something is able to be OTC, doesn't mean you'll find it anywhere.

Also, Almonds have quite a LOT of magnesium AND vitamin E and certain culinary mushrooms (shitake, portabello, etc) vitamin D.

I actually did a whole can of almonds (6 servings so 120% daily amt of magnesium and 250% vitamin E) one day and then 2.5 servings of baby bellas the next day (100% vitamin D daily value) and I'll admit that I felt rather excellent for a day or two afterward.

Something to try if you like almonds and can tolerate mushrooms. I personally rather like mushrooms when prepared correctly but I failed and they just tasted like canned mushrooms lol. They also seem to have quite a few other things going for them and I did learn that "umami" is what causes them to taste like meat.

Another option for vitamin D is cod liver oil. I've been aware of it for a while but you "can" get capsules which "may" reduce the fish breath. I'm mostly concerned about quality though so I haven't tried it yet.

I tried sardines for b12 and I tasted it on the "updraft" for like 4 hours (much like a pork hotdog) so I didn't do that again lol. Apparently sardines have 5x the daily suggested serving for (DV) for b12 so if you like them...or canned oysters lol.


The reason why food sources are a good thing to try instead of supplements is due to bio-availability. Just because a supplement says it's 100% of a daily serving does NOT mean that your body will absorb that 100% in such a form. You could look up Whey protein bioavailability to get an idea of what I'm talking about.

Besides knowing full well what the proper nutritional level feels like via food sources is a great baseline for actually knowing whether supplements are helping you or not.

It helps take the edge off for sure. I take them almost everyday. I take the d3 gels.

I just bought a bottle this evening..
Hopefully it will help clear up a cavity in a back molar along with the calcium citrate and magnesium citrate, etc..
It has an awful side effect though.
It assists the immune system to keep me well.

"31And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

So the doctor will have to make due without my money.

Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function

Anne Marie Uwitonze, Mohammed S Razzaque

• PMID: 29480918
• DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2018.037

Free article

Abstract

Nutrients usually act in a coordinated manner in the body. Intestinal absorption and subsequent metabolism of a particular nutrient, to a certain extent, is dependent on the availability of other nutrients. Magnesium and vitamin D are 2 essential nutrients that are necessary for the physiologic functions of various organs. Magnesium assists in the activation of vitamin D, which helps regulate calcium and phosphate homeostasis to influence the growth and maintenance of bones. All of the enzymes that metabolize vitamin D seem to require magnesium, which acts as a cofactor in the enzymatic reactions in the liver and kidneys. Deficiency in either of these nutrients is reported to be associated with various disorders, such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome. It is therefore essential to ensure that the recommended amount of magnesium is consumed to obtain the optimal benefits of vitamin D.

Magnesuim oxide if one of the least bio available form of magnesium for the body. A better supplement easy to find is magnesium citrate. note: Magnesuim citrate has a weak laxative effect, start with a small dose about 150 mg per day, increase a bit at a time do not exceed 400-500 mg.

Cheers.

About vitamin D, not all forms are equal, vitamin D3 is the active form of this vitamin, it has many many positive effects on the body too long to enumerate here, In the summer if you have some sun exposition your skin of exposed produces a form of vitamin D that will be activated in the usable form by the kidneys;



If you take vitamin D, make certain it is a vitamin D3, the active form, the norm is 1000 units per day but this has been founf to be a very low dose not giving the benefits found with a higher dose. From the scientific litterature, 10000 units per day is the safe limit. myself I use 5000 units per day and my seasonal depression has vanished since i did so. If you want to take a higher dose, consult your doctor in a few rare case it may pose problems for the kidneys.

Blessings

i take 2,000

I tend to increase vitamin D consumption during winter, and I don't tend to take any specific vitamin D tablets in the summer. I also take high doses if I get a cold.

A long time ago I read an article about how some German researchers found vitamin D (no, it's not C) helped people recover from colds faster. At the time I would get a cold in the first few months of the year, and then I would continue having a cough for months. Ultimately, until there was enough sunlight outside. I decided to try taking vitamin D when I got a cold. I ended up where I was barely coughing at all even when I had the cold. The months of coughing did not happen anymore.

Vitamin D does nothing for the sinus problems and sore throat that can come from a cold. The best thing for a sore throat is Bragg's apple cider vinegar drink with ginger and lemon. If you want to clear up congestion, consume something spicy. I use cayenne pepper. I bought some organic cayenne that is less spicy and less flavorful than the conventional kind. Those characteristics help for this purpose. I just put some in my mouth, add water, gurgle it a bit, and then swallow.

That is wonderful advice which I shall use, thanks.
I continue to feel better and stronger with taking just one vitamin D tablet a day. Not excessive, because I ensure my diet is nutritious. I am way better than a year ago.

ive been reading about using honey mixed with vinegar. Its some powerful stuff.

I take that with vitamin C and elderberry. My health is the best this year since taking, including allergies.

I haven't noticed vitamin D helping much with my depression. My husband changed the lights from warm to cool bc it died. For some reason that really set it off. Feels like I'm in prison. 😆 I hate the cool, unnatural lighting I guess. My depression spiked...so much I'm switching perfectly good light bulbs to get my warm lighting back. I'm sure if I wasn't stuck in the house so much I wouldn't care much.

These winter blues are for real. Here's to spring!

Can you get into natural light, sunlight at all - maybe your garden or by a window for an hour a day? Also for fresh air. A walk ideally daily for half an hour would do you good.