--- title: Vitamin Adherence IMPACT (P1) description: In this episode, we're discussing vitamin adherence with regard to vitamin D as well as answering all your questions about vitamin D. image: https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/andres-siimon-nBNobTKhniQ-unsplash%20(1).jpg --- - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RxSafe) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RxSafe) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/2896335/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/RxSafe) - [RSS](https://rxsafe.com/feed) [![black-order_cart_2a@1.5x](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/black-order_cart_2a@1.5x.png "black-order_cart_2a@1.5x")](https://reorder.rxsafe.com) [(877)-797-2332](tel:1-877-797-2332) [![eyecon-RxSafe-combo-logo-blk-200x56](https://info.rxsafe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eyecon-RxSafe-combo-logo-blk-200x56.png?width=200&height=56&name=eyecon-RxSafe-combo-logo-blk-200x56.png)](https://rxsafe.com/) - [SOLUTIONS](https://rxsafe.com/solutions-2/) - Pouch Packaging - [RapidPakRx](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidpakrx/) - [Vial Filling-Secure Med Storage](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/vial-filling/) - [RxSafe 1800 w/RWS](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rxsafe-1800-w-rws-copy/) - [Blister Card Filling](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/blister-card-filling/) - [RapidCardRx](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidcardrx/) - [RapidCardSD](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidcardsd/) - Pill Counting - [Eyecon](https://www.eyeconvpc.com/) - IMPACT - [Success Stories](https://rxsafe.com/case-studies/) - [Before & After](https://rxsafe.com/services/installation/) - [FAQS](https://rxsafe.com/faqs/) - [Blog](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/) - [Videos](https://rxsafe.com/resources/videos/) - [ABOUT](https://rxsafe.com/about/) - [Events](https://rxsafe.com/events/) - [Careers](https://rxsafe.com/about/careers/) - [Testimonials](https://rxsafe.com/about/testimonials/) - [CONTACT US](https://rxsafe.com/contact/) - [Training and Support](https://rxsafe.com/services/training-and-support/) Vitamin Adherence IMPACT (P1) [Home](https://info.rxsafe.com/)   >   Vitamin Adherence IMPACT (P1) # The Vitamin Adherence IMPACT (P1)   Full Transcript ![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Transcripticon.png) **RxSafe Vitamin Adherence IMPACT Part One** **[Joe Williams, PharmD., Brisson Drugs Inc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-williams-48831a11/)** Pharmacy Owner Lumberton, North Carolina [**Contact RxSafe **](https://rxsafe.com/contact/%C2%A0) [https://rxsafe.com/contact/](https://rxsafe.com/contact/)  **References:** **Vitamin D** is a hormone the kidneys produce that controls blood calcium concentration and impacts the immune system. It is also known as calcitriol, ergocalciferol, calcidiol and cholecalciferol. Should we really take vitamin D supplements? Is there a connection between low vitamin D levels and cancer? Are you even able to absorb enough from vitamin D supplements? What should our vitamin D levels be? Can adequate vitamin D levels reduce our cancer risk? Can we increase the absorption of vitamin D supplements? Studies & Resources Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D deficiency in US adults. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F21310306&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Taking vitamin D with the largest meal improves absorption and results in higher serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F20200983&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Circulating Vitamin D Levels and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Women. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F25813525&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Plasma Vitamin D Concentration and Survival in Colorectal Cancer: Potential Confounding by the Systemic Inflammatory Response [http://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=http%3A%2F%2Fascopubs.org%2Fdoi%2F10.1200%2FJCO.2014.59.2386&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and survival in colorectal and breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F24582912&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D and survival in women with ovarian cancer. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F25971716&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) *July 23, 2021* [Joe Williams, PharmD., Brisson Drugs Inc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-williams-48831a11/) Pharmacy Owner Lumberton, North Carolina [Contact RxSafe ](https://rxsafe.com/contact/%C2%A0) [https://rxsafe.com/contact/](https://rxsafe.com/contact/)  ## RxSafe Vitamin Adherence IMPACT Part One **Vitamin D** is a hormone the kidneys produce that controls blood calcium concentration and impacts the immune system. It is also known as calcitriol, ergocalciferol, calcidiol and cholecalciferol. Should we really take vitamin D supplements? Is there a connection between low vitamin D levels and cancer? Are you even able to absorb enough from vitamin D supplements? What should our vitamin D levels be? Can adequate vitamin D levels reduce our cancer risk? Can we increase the absorption of vitamin D supplements?   ---   ### “Should we really take vitamin D supplements? Are we even able to absorb enough from vitamin D supplements?"   ---   ![michele-blackwell-przZDqzZKpk-unsplash (1)](https://info.rxsafe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michele-blackwell-przZDqzZKpk-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=450&name=michele-blackwell-przZDqzZKpk-unsplash%20(1).jpg) ### Resources Studies & Resources Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D deficiency in US adults. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F21310306&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Taking vitamin D with the largest meal improves absorption and results in higher serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F20200983&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Circulating Vitamin D Levels and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Women. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F25813525&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Plasma Vitamin D Concentration and Survival in Colorectal Cancer: Potential Confounding by the Systemic Inflammatory Response [http://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=http%3A%2F%2Fascopubs.org%2Fdoi%2F10.1200%2FJCO.2014.59.2386&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and survival in colorectal and breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F24582912&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D and survival in women with ovarian cancer. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=RLS4N_rxBhojBvnO2oSx2E5ijD98MTU4NDAyODU3NkAxNTgzOTQyMTc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F25971716&v=RN3Vx66zt-0&event=video_description) #### CONTACT US [2453 Cades Way, Ste. 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