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I tried to some evidence to support your view but there's absolutely nothing about older people being unable to absorb vitamin D. I found this article though:

Vitamin D
Our body makes most of our vitamin D in reaction to sunlight on our skin. It's also found in a small number of foods including oily fish, eggs, margarine, yoghurt and fortified breakfast cereals. However, people over the age of 65 are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D, especially when we’re not exposed to much sun.

The expert view
British Dietetic Association spokesperson Priya Tew says: 'It can be difficult in the UK to meet our vitamin D needs through sunlight and diet alone. For this reason, it's recommended that over-65s take a supplement of vitamin D of 10 micrograms per day. Try to get out in the sun for 10-15 minutes a day without sunscreen, too.'

You can buy vitamin D supplements at most pharmacies and supermarkets, but be sure not to take more than 25 micrograms per day, as it could be harmful. Also, while some sunlight is beneficial, remember to cover up or protect your skin if you’re out in the sun for long periods.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information...older-people/#

It we can all accept this as an expert opinion which actually recommends that older people take a vitamin D supplement.

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Hi!. I am coming up to 93. I still drive. Have driven everything from cars to busses, tanks, lorries motorcycles etc; since 1944. I have never had to make a claim or had a claim made against me.
I live on my own and manage OK though do get a bit forgetful at times when it comes to shopping.
Have I still got all my marbles? Yes I like to think so.

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There's no intention to question the ability of older people or count their marbles AnnieS introduced an age factor into the discussion and I was questioning her opinion that older people can't absorb vitamin D.

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I'm not so sure about that. There was a story on the evening news 2 days ago about a 113 yr old Spanish woman who overcame a case of Covid-19.

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Good heavens. You are old, aren't you?
Good luck. Hoping you receive your telegram from HM.

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Not much changes as we age Annie, only habits.....
Sunshine and the great outdoors usually cures most things.......

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You are a fine example to us all Ben, and I suspect your frame of mind has overcome many obstacles over the years including illness......
Long may you continue to be wise.......

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Interesting news, today, in the DT. (Front Page)

"London Specialists made the discovery after finding Covid-19 caused potentially deadly blood clots in the lungs of most patients who die."

"NHS England is set to issue hospitals with new guidance on blood thinning which is likely to lead to carefully administered higher doses for the critically ill"
Very good article, with above title, suggesting that thinners (presumably warfarin, etc) might well be an exciting break through.

For once, I'm glad to be on thinners!

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I've often thought a "like" button would be a good idea on here - be perhaps we also need a "slap" button!

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I'm surprised because there are lots of studies mentioning this, so not my view but something I've read. I came across it when I had vit D deficiency a few years ago and was trying to understand why. It's a complex subject and will depend on the underlying health of each individual, kidney function and the relationship with calcium absorption. In my case I was taking cod liver oil daily but still had a reduced vit D.

" hypovitaminosis D remains a public health problem at all ages, world-wide.This provides a bad start for those getting older, since ageing reduces outdoor activity, food intake and skin synthesis, and also gut absorption of vitamin D which can only worsen the problems relating to hypovitaminosis D in the elderly"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3501367/