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However, all is not lost as some of the big boys are listening to the evidence: "International Osteoporosis Foundation releases new position statement on Vitamin D recommendations for older adults last month." http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/news-detail.html?newsID=327 The big problem in the UK is the lack of availability of high dose( 25-50ug) Vit D3. Calcichew-D3 Forte has only 10ug and is not very palatable. Fortifying food would be a good start. St Austell Brewery missed a golden opportunity last summer when they brought out a beer they named " Liquid Sunshine". Also see Dr Robert Heaney excellent presentation this month on UCTV or on www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Za2H5oTXJY Roy Fisher >>> "Ivison Fiona (RW3) CMFT Manchester" <[log in to unmask]> 29/06/2010 13:08 >>> Received today – an article that’s actually from the Financial Times 2009 Dr Fiona Ivison Dept of Paediatric Biochemistry Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Oxford Rd Manchester M13 9WL 0161 701 1203 Mobile 07806 883960 From: John Cannell, M.D. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 28 June 2010 20:36 To: Ivison Fiona (RW3) CMFT Manchester Subject: Why governments are not acting on vitamin D June 28, 2010 Vitamin D Council Below is an excellent article on why governments are not acting on vitamin D and are not likely to act anytime soon: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/11180df8-beaa-11de-b4ab-00144feab49a.html John Cannell Vitamin D Council 1241 Johnson Ave.., #134 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 You are currently subscribed to vitamind as: [log in to unmask] Add [log in to unmask] to your email address book to ensure delivery Forward to a Friend | Manage Subscription | Subscribe | Unsubscribe Privacy and Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the named recipient(s) only. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not an intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error, we would be grateful if you would notify us immediately. Thank you for your assistance. Please note that e-mails sent or received by our staff may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act (unless exempt). This e-mail has been scanned for viruses and content and cleared by MailMarshal. ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and is intended for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). It must not be disclosed to any other person without our authority. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient or are aware that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, you are not authorised to and must not disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. We sweep all outgoing messages for the presence of computer viruses. However, we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to your systems due to viruses or malicious code not detected. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the organisations within the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Health Community. This email may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/