Thanks Veggie Juicer. The whole reason why I recommend this protocol is because I know that it has helped a lot of people, including myself, and I am absolutely positive that it is safe. I assure you, the avoidance of vitamin D as part of the protocol is completely safe. If you don't believe me, ask some of the docters and medical experts at the marshall protocol website, they will gladly answer your questions. Extensive research and clinical trials have gone into this protocol its not just some hearsay. They have proven that the vitamin D hormones 25D and 1,25D are directly responsible to the supression of the immune system and the unbalancing of just about all other hormone systems in the body. Healthy people however do not have these problems with the vitamin D hormones and can go out in the sun and eat D food as much as they want with no effect, but us other people with chronic illness have do levels that are running wild in our body, fueling the fire.

I know because I too went through the phase that "okay if I take this vitamin or mineral than it will cure this symptom or that symptom" But for me it wasn't that simple,at first it seemed so, but it wasn't. If you're getting on great using supplements, chelation and eating a good diet then great, but if you've tried these alternatives and are still not able to get well then you should look into the Marshall Protocol.

Also I am under the watchful eye of a MD doctor. Reporting back to him every few weeks, and having him guide me through the protocol is great, as well as the support from all the people on the forum. Takes away all the false hope and uncertainty I experienced when using other alternative treatments like chelation, candida diets, and supplements.

PS - part of the protocol is to avoid sugars as much as possible because it does feed the bacteria and compromise the immune system, sound familiar?