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My VA serum level low?
Hi I just got my results and it measured a serum level of 29 for a normal range of 38 -98 mcg/dL.
I had been avoiding VA almost completely for two weeks prior to the blood draw except for some avocados. Before that I was consuming a ton of vitamin A foods for a whole year. Sweet potatoes eggs, broccoli, cantulpoe etc etc.
Does anyone have an explanation for this? Tell me how this test is flawed in recognizing VA toxicity.
I’ve heard that if the lab doesn’t immediately cover the tube of blood with aluminum foil to protect it from light exposure it can give a false low reading. Bella
Doesn't it only measure RBP? If so it would not measure RA or maybe other retinoids. I think Dr. Smith has an article or post about the problems with vA tests.
Here is one article on vitamin A testing by Dr. Smith. Maybe there is more.
Thanks everyone for your feedback. I think Dr Smith’s explanation seems to make the most sense. It’s kind of like testing serum calcium level doesn’t tell you that you’ve suffered from hypercalcemia because your body does a good job of balancing the overload. By the time you get your test done, oh look it’s normal. Nor does the test tell you how much calcium your bone has lost. The best time to test would be at the peak of my symptoms. I don’t know if this makes sense to anyone.
So my doctor probably thinks im so wrong and delusional now. She’s also recommending vitamin A suppliments to bring it within “normal range” like she did with VD. I’d be more impressed if she’d just recommend eating more sweet potatoes or kale instead.
I’m finally seeing my symptoms subside considerably from the peak. This is my third week on a very low VA diet. I’m having walnuts for fiber which has a tiny bit VA.
I don’t know if the low A diet is helping it but I know that avoiding ELF magnetic fields in my apt is likely the most significant factor in my reduced symptoms and recovery.
I am 100% certain that I am EMF/RF sensitive. And it plays a role in VA toxicity.
Quote from John on March 23, 2019, 7:31 amThanks everyone for your feedback. I think Dr Smith’s explanation seems to make the most sense. It’s kind of like testing serum calcium level doesn’t tell you that you’ve suffered from hypercalcemia because your body does a good job of balancing the overload. By the time you get your test done, oh look it’s normal. Nor does the test tell you how much calcium your bone has lost. The best time to test would be at the peak of my symptoms. I don’t know if this makes sense to anyone.
So my doctor probably thinks im so wrong and delusional now. She’s also recommending vitamin A suppliments to bring it within “normal range” like she did with VD. I’d be more impressed if she’d just recommend eating more sweet potatoes or kale instead.
I’m finally seeing my symptoms subside considerably from the peak. This is my third week on a very low VA diet. I’m having walnuts for fiber which has a tiny bit VA.
I don’t know if the low A diet is helping it but I know that avoiding ELF magnetic fields in my apt is likely the most significant factor in my reduced symptoms and recovery.
I am 100% certain that I am EMF/RF sensitive. And it plays a role in VA toxicity.
Had a little chuckle to myself when I read the line ''she's recommending vitamin A supplements''. Says it all really.