Comments on: Protecting Your Children’s Teeth, Part 2

By: Small Footprint Mama

Small Footprint Mama — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:19:06 +0000

Thanks, Alan. You’re quite right. However vegans should know that Vitamin D2, which is sourced from yeast, is not as effective at raising Vitamin D levels in the body as Vitamin D3, especially when the D3 is sourced from fish oils (as opposed to lanolin). Therefore vegans will have to take more D2 to reach optimal health. See http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/84/4/694 for more info. Most holistic practitioners are now recommending at least 1000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day, but up to 10,000 IU can be taken without toxicity. Vegans would need at least 1000 IU of D2. Knowing how deficient you are via blood test can help determine the dosage you need.

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:22:15 +0000

Great post, Mama! One minor clarification – vitamin D3 is not appropriate for vegans because it’s derived from wool. D2 is plant-based and typically used in supplements for vegetarians and vegans.

By: Protecting Your Children’s Teeth, Part 1

Protecting Your Children’s Teeth, Part 1 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:18:48 +0000

[...] Consider using unfluoridated toothpaste. There are many great brands like Tom’s of Maine, Weleda and more. Tom’s of Maine can even be found at better drug stores. I will also include a recipe for homemade toothpaste in Part 2. [...]