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Joinfortmill

(16,406 posts) Fri Dec 8, 2023, 11:04 AM Dec 2023

So, I'm 75 and I was having a bit of a problem pulling the right word from my aging brain [View all]

https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20221211/higher-vitamin-d-levels-in-brain-tissue-linked-to-better-brain-function

It was occurring quite often and it frightened me - a lot. I write mystery novels and self publish them. I'm no Agatha, but I do enjoy my little hobby and this just wasn't going to work for me. I'm also and introvert and a bit of a house plant. I sometimes need to be pulled out of my cozy indoor space. But I digress...

I did a bit of research and decided to take a daily vitamin D tablet. In my case, I take 1,000 IU (25 mcg). The recommended amount for folks over 70 is 800 IU. After approximately 90 days, the results were significant. I now rarely have difficulty pulling a word from my memory and, if I do, it usually comes to me fairly quickly.

Taking vitamin D is a personal choice, but I thought my experience might be of value to some folks.

Take care and take a walk in the sunlight once in awhile.

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So, I'm 75 and I was having a bit of a problem pulling the right word from my aging brain [View all] Joinfortmill Dec 2023 OP

Vitamin D helps fight the Covid germ too. Captain Zero Dec 2023 #1

This post might (or might not) interest you ... eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #2

Wasabi just removes your sinuses from the neuron pathway.☮️ mjvpi Dec 2023 #29

This is wasabi extract, not edible wasabi. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #36

Thanks. Woodwizard Dec 2023 #3

It's not just sunlight, it's the intensity of it. Axelrods_Typewriter Dec 2023 #18

Also, consider the fish oil omega-3 DHA Big Blue Marble Dec 2023 #4

I put ground flax into oatmeal and eat oily fish (salmonids, tuna, sardines) as often as I can. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #7

Thanks for mention the vegetarian option, just ordered some! MLAA Dec 2023 #24

Thank you for that information. OLDMDDEM Dec 2023 #5

I'm not a doctor, but there are no real upper limits to Vitamin D Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #6

There has been one documented case of overdose Warpy Dec 2023 #40

True. Perhaps you'll agree it's a good thing I'm not a doctor or lawyer! . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #43

Same here Warpy Dec 2023 #50

Years ago cyclonefence Dec 2023 #8

Thank you. LoisB Dec 2023 #9

I take 2000 IU a day. Have for years, but I still have trouble marybourg Dec 2023 #10

You can also get your D and B12 levels checked with your lab. Native Dec 2023 #11

Also, anyone who is on Metformin should have B's and D checked. nt woodsprite Dec 2023 #13

Add magnesium. Elder people are often deficient in that too. CousinIT Dec 2023 #32

Yes this, a B12 deficiency can kill you Farmer-Rick Dec 2023 #33

I take human food grade DE to harvest healthy cells. GreenWave Dec 2023 #12

Thank you for passing this along. Ohioboy Dec 2023 #14

When I hit 65 my doc told me to start D-3 and B-12, saying the usual "it's an age thing" before we laugh. MMBeilis Dec 2023 #15

I take lots of vitamins and still have problems pulling that one word out "right now" usonian Dec 2023 #16

I would tell you how much I agree... dchill Dec 2023 #31

That's a very clever reply. usonian Dec 2023 #38

I got nothin' dchill Dec 2023 #42

Vitamin D ahlnord Dec 2023 #17

There are Vitamin D plus Magnesium combos. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2023 #30

There's two types of Vit D LittleGirl Dec 2023 #19

I tried fish oil Farmer-Rick Dec 2023 #35

Omega 3 is a good substitute LittleGirl Dec 2023 #37

Ohh, thanks for the info Farmer-Rick Dec 2023 #45

You're welcome LittleGirl Dec 2023 #47

"I love salmon". Then you are no Mitt Romney -- progree Dec 2023 #41

I can imagine being horrified by what he did to expensive salmon Farmer-Rick Dec 2023 #46

I use a free phone app markodochartaigh Dec 2023 #20

Many people don't absorb D that way LittleGirl Dec 2023 #48

Studies indicate many people are low on D Marthe48 Dec 2023 #21

I live in a climate LittleGirl Dec 2023 #49

Have you looked at the maps showing where there is sufficient sunlight vanlassie Dec 2023 #52

Thank you for this post... MiHale Dec 2023 #22

What was the exact reason given for vanlassie Dec 2023 #53

Too much in her blood... MiHale Dec 2023 #54

What about hereditary factors??? Wouldn't that make a difference as well?? a kennedy Dec 2023 #23

I use an algae based VGNonly Dec 2023 #25

That's helpful claudette Dec 2023 #26

... Faux pas Dec 2023 #27

I take K2 D3 vitamins. multigraincracker Dec 2023 #28

Pub Med, search for R. Vieth, vitamin D 4dog Dec 2023 #34

D3 is turning out to be important for a lot of things Warpy Dec 2023 #39

I live in Florida and 15 years ago I had a tan MOMFUDSKI Dec 2023 #44

Scattergories Dear_Prudence Dec 2023 #51

My mother used to tell this joke about memory. vanlassie Dec 2023 #55

Vitamin D is good for so many things. Besides what people have said here it helps me pee. Maraya1969 Dec 2023 #56

I don't know if anyone posted this upthread, but marybourg Dec 2023 #57