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  bargaino on 14/02/2014 - 10:33

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  +1 for Telfast, -1 for vitamin-D supplements.

  http://www.smh.com.au/world/vitamin-d-research-takes-edge-of…

  Send the kids outside to play .

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    tonester on 14/02/2014 - 10:53

    The French researchers reviewed a range of studies suggesting that high concentrations of the vitamin could ward off a range of diseases.

    excludes studies where a low concentration - ie. deficiency - exists :(

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      bargaino on 14/02/2014 - 11:05

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      Not sure what you mean there.
      TFA says supplements are of no benefit even when a deficiency exists. Its a fad.
      We should all get a bit of time in the sun though.

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        tonester on 14/02/2014 - 11:17

        TFA says

        who?

        supplements are of no benefit even when a deficiency exists.

        -1

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  mingofmongo on 14/02/2014 - 11:29

  +1

  To some degree, it depends on where you live, as well as your sunlight exposure.

  I once attended a conference where a local researcher was saying that, in order for Tasmanians to have normal vitamin D levels in Winter, we'd need to spend 26 hours a day out in the sun, completely naked.

  It is perhaps no coincidence that the incidence of MS is highest in Tasmania, given there now seems to be a link between MS and low vitamin D levels.

  The paper referenced above looked more at the effects on bone mineral density than any of the other effects of vitamin D supplementation. (search for "Menzies Research Vitamin D" for evidence in relation to MS and osteoarthritis)

  My summary of the current state of research would be: if you supplement, do it because you suspect you will benefit (ie. you have low sunlight exposure or believe you are at risk of osteoporosis or other diseases linked to vitamn D). Only take the minimum standard dose (usually 1000 units per day of cholecalciferol). Get your vitamin D level tested before you start, and 6 months after starting. Advise your doctor that you supplement.

  Calcium supplements, on the other hand, are a more interesting situation given the potential cardiac risks (particularly in women)…

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  static on 14/02/2014 - 14:24

  To get the telfast tablets you have to create a "patient profile" which seems like an unnecessary hurdle, final price after shipping was $38.94 for me. You can also get a 75 pack of Claratyne from here for a decent price as well ($33.69 before shipping),

  http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/product.asp?id=66665&pnam…

  Claratyne uses loratadine compared with fexofenadine from Telfast which some people will respond better to so might be worth checking out as well for fellow hay-fever sufferers.

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    tonester on 14/02/2014 - 16:03

    or buy in-store without hassle :)

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  chickentaste on 14/02/2014 - 14:31

  The vitamin and 'natural supplements' industry is a scam. Except in those cases where patients are specifically recommended to take vitamin supplements there is no reason at all for anyone else to do so.

  There are many places in the world where you can't get away with selling 'inner health plus for kids' as there is absolutely truth in the benefits which it purports to offer.

  http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/07/the-vitami…

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    tonester on 14/02/2014 - 16:05

    Except in those cases where patients are specifically recommended to take vitamin supplements there is no reason at all for anyone else to do so.

    or perhaps no good reason? :)

    absolutely truth in the benefits which it purports to offer.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/132096#comment-1820094
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/91345