Doctor’s Data Vitamin D Blood Spot
There are only two substances I know of for which there are receptor sites on every cell of your body. Only two. They are thyroid hormone because thyroid hormone is the ‘thermostat’ in every cell of your body that determines how hot that cell runs (that’s called your metabolism, and Vitamin D. Every cell in your body requires Vitamin D. Every cell. That’s why it’s called ‘the sunshine vitamin’, it brings life to every cell in your body. So if you have low Vitamin D levels, what cell may not function correctly? Every cell! Any cell! That’s why Vitamin D is the most important of all nutrients for the body because every cell needs it.
25-Hydroxyvitamin D, known for its role in bone health and calcium absorption, also appears to affect immune function, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular issues, and other conditions. Vitamin D occurs in two forms—D3 is obtained from animal diet sources and through sun exposure, and D2 is obtained through vegetable diet sources. Both forms of the vitamin are used to fortify various foods and in supplements.
THIS IS THE ONLY FINGER PRICK TEST I KNOW OF THAT LOOKS AT ALL 3 MARKERS OF VITAMIN D – THE OTHERS ONLY LOOK AT ONE.
Analyte:
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Total
25-Hydroxyvitamin D2
25-Hydroxyvitamin D3
This test is useful for:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Bone Health
Calcium Absorption
Cardiovascular Disease
Depression
Immune Function
Infections
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurocognitive Dysfunction
Preeclampsia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Type 2 Diabetes
Specimen: blood spot
Detailed Information:
25-Hydroxyvitamin D is the major circulating form of vitamin D. It occurs in two forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), and is the precursor of the active form (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D). Because of its long half-life, measurement of total 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (D2 plus D3) provides the best assessment of patient vitamin D status and includes vitamin D derived from diet, supplements and exposure to UVB light, such as sunlight. Vitamin D is best known for its role in calcium and bone metabolism, but emerging research indicates that low levels of vitamin D may be associated with increased risk of some cancers, type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, infections, preeclampsia, cesarean deliveries and neurocognitive dysfunction. Vitamin D regulates the expression of a vast array of genes in tissues including immune cells, the vasculature, muscle and reproductive organs. Vitamin D insufficiency is common and deficiency can have adverse health effects at any stage of life. Many testing methods do not differentiate between the two forms of vitamin D, and only total concentrations are reported. This LC/MS QQQ method is sensitive and specific for both vitamin D2 and D3, and each form is measured and reported independently.
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