They want to make sure that your D 1,25 does not go too high. Both my 25 and 1,25 normalized after a month on GcMAF. It is rare for the D 1,25 to rise on GcMAF, but for caution, my doctor asked that I monitor it. If your D 1,25 is high and you are contemplating GcMAF, it might be suggested that you stop supplementation and let it go down before starting.
Best,
Sushi
Hi Sushi and all,
I'm new to the forum but most certainly not to ME. I'm a bit confused about this Vit D GcMAF thing; perhaps you or others could clarify for me. I'm going to start GcMAF soon but I was under the impression that you need to UP your vit D if it's low in order for the GcMAF to work better. I read this on the GcMAF makers' page (Belgium):
"GcMAF needs normal levels of vitamin D (40ng/ml+) to fully function."
"Laboratory tests have shown GcMAF is 2.5 times more effective with normal levels of vitamin D."
This I read here:
http://www.gcmaf.eu/patient-resources/treatment-strategies/
And also:
"GcMAF needs normal levels of vitamin D3 to function fully; we recommend 10,000 IU daily."
Same webpage. They make the GcMAF that is bought at KDM's clinic in Brussels, I think.
So I'm really confused now when reading that we need to check that D levels don't rise. Can you explain this to me? I also read someone's comment on this thread (sorry major brainfog; very hard to write properly even atm) that his doctor said not to take Vit D while on GcMAF? Why not? It's very confusing. GcMAF is very expensive; I want get it right!
My 25 OH is was 19,2 at time of testing. Range is 20,0 - 43,0. I have for some time now suspected low vit D levels to be one of the reasons for my pain. It's the second time I test low and was about to buy Vit D3 supplement until I read that this patient who's on GcMAF that his doc told him not to take vit D supplements when on GcMAF.
My 1,25 Di is 66, 3. Range is 20,0 - < 75,0 so it's close to high. I've not started GcMAF. Also even though this D is within normal range there is a * before this result and it doesn't mean abnormal (abnormal result is highlighted).
Does anyone have the understanding that the GcMAF will raise D levels? Should I wait and see if this will raise them (because my levels are low)?
Thanks.
Vitamine D3 (25 OH-)
1,25 Di-OH vitamine D