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Thank you for your interest in our protocol to help support your Vitamin D deficiency.
Nutritional Support for Vitamin D Deficiency: Simplified Standard Process Protocol
Focus: Bone Health, Immune Function & Mineral Absorption
Vitamin D deficiency is common and can contribute to bone weakness, poor healing (e.g., fractures in foot/ankle), muscle aches, or immune challenges. While sun exposure, diet, and blood testing (25-OH vitamin D levels) are foundational, whole-food supplements provide natural vitamin D and cofactors to support healthy levels and utilization.
Disclaimer Educational only—not medical advice. Standard Process products do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent vitamin D deficiency. Consult your podiatrist, primary care physician, or endocrinologist before starting. Get baseline bloodwork (25-OH vitamin D) and retest after 8–12 weeks. Avoid if hypercalcemia or kidney stones are present; coordinate with any prescribed vitamin D.
Key Lifestyle Essentials
- Safe sun exposure (10–30 minutes midday, arms/legs exposed, depending on skin type/location)
- Vitamin D-rich foods (fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified options)
- Maintain healthy weight; support gut health for better absorption
- Weight-bearing exercise (when cleared) to promote bone density
3-Core Supplement Protocol (Targeted for Vitamin D Support)
| Priority |
Product |
Suggested Dosage (per label / common use) |
Key Rationale for Vitamin D Deficiency |
| 1 (Primary – Direct Vitamin D Source) |
Cataplex® D+ Cholocol (if have no gallbladder) |
1–2 tablets daily (with meals; start at 1) |
Provides 40 mcg (1,600 IU) vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) from natural sources + synergistic nutrients (e.g., vitamin A, calcium) to support healthy vitamin D levels, calcium absorption, bone density, and immune function—excellent for correcting deficiency and maintaining optimal status. |
| 2 (Primary – Calcium & Bone Synergy) |
Calcifood® (wafers or powder) |
3 wafers or 1–2 scoops powder daily (with meals) |
Whole-food calcium (from bone meal, kale, etc.) + phosphorus supports bone mineralization and works with vitamin D for proper absorption—helps build strong bones and prevent deficiency-related issues like osteopenia or poor fracture healing in feet/ankles. |
| 3 (Add-On – Bone Tissue Nourishment) |
Ostrophin PMG® |
1 tablet 3× daily (on empty stomach) |
Proprietary Protomorphogen™ blend from veal bone provides natural bone peptides, calcium, and manganese to support bone remodeling and density—enhances vitamin D’s effects on skeletal health in deficient states. |
Sample Daily Regimen (Start with 2; add 3rd if needed)
- Morning (with breakfast): Cataplex D (1 tab) + Calcifood (3 wafers or 1 scoop)
- Evening (with dinner): Cataplex D (1 tab if 2/day) + Calcifood (remaining dose)
- Add Ostrophin PMG (1 tab 3× daily on empty stomach) for intensified bone support.
Duration & Monitoring
- Trial 8–12 weeks
- Retest 25-OH vitamin D levels (aim for 40–60 ng/mL optimal range)
- Track: Energy, bone/joint comfort, muscle strength
- Reassess with provider; adjust dose based on labs
Podiatry Note As a foot specialist in Eureka, Missouri, I see vitamin D deficiency contribute to delayed fracture healing, stress fractures, or foot/ankle weakness in patients. This protocol pairs well with custom orthotics, Red Light therapy for inflammation, or weight-bearing guidance. Schedule a visit to review your labs and personalize your bone health plan.
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