Jan,

Yes--I was tested a year ago (very reasonable home test from
www.grassrootshealth.com) and my level was 56.  But then I know to
supplement with D3 and allow sunshine to contact my unslathered skin
daily (gasp).

I couldn't agree more with your post and yes, everyone should get
tested and supplement if necessary.  Adequate vitamin D is almost
impossible with a modern diet and inadequate time spent outdoors.
Hopefully *all* pregnant and nursing women will be tested routinely
someday soon.

Jessica Claire
LLLL in Los Angeles

> I'd love to know how  many on this list have had their own Vit D levels
> checked, and how many who have  had them tested found that they were at least
> 50 or above.
> Jan Barger, RN, MA,  IBCLC, FILCA (who had a level of 34 which is now up to
> 62 on 4000 I/U per  day....a level high enough to decrease the risk of
> breast cancer by 50%).
> Wheaton IL

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