Does anyone have low vitamin D levels?

[robin416]

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Yes, D3 is the one that anyone low in D should be taking. Booker's diet high in fish is a very good source for D3.

The RX treatment does not come without side effects. When I was on the 10,000 units per day I ended up with deep muscle pain.

 

[StupidBird]

I had a multi-part D blood test. Overall was low-normal, but "dietary D" was low. Even the doc that ordered the test didn't know what the results meant, but said I could take a supplement if I wanted. Did for a while, but not currently (stomach problems). I am outdoors every day. MIL swears by sunning 20 minutes (while walking) every day, even in winter; that the face exposure is enough.

I have no idea what to say really. If being out in the sun isn't enough, then what? Doesn't it mean something is going on if your body doesn't make enough on its own if given enough sun exposure?

 

[robin416]

Per my endocrinologist even light skinned, southern living, spending hours out doors each day is not enough for many. The way we live and eat these days probably has more to do with the deficiencies than just about anything else. They also understand it better than they did just a few years ago. Then there are those that are dedicated to using sun block which exacerbates the ability to absorb D from the sun exposure. I don't use them since I sweat it off immediately after applying it but am still D deficient.

The studies about the two forms of D are not completely understood yet. But for now they are recommending that D3 be the first choice. I would have to try and find the study again but it has something to do with how the body utilizes the two forms.

 

[SallyF]

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Yep, same here. I took D3 supplements (4000 units a day) for a year, then another lab test showed me at the high end of normal, so they cut the dose in half, since vit. D is a fat soluble and you can get to toxic levels. Still on the half dose though, because of the osteopenia. I didn't notice any difference at all when I started the supplements or when they cut the dose. I'm just a non-reactive person though; don't get side effects from any drug, don't have allergies, no dif between name brand/generic drugs, etc.

 

[Camelot Farms]

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Yep, mine is D-3 also.

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Thanks everyone for the advice! I will do some more research. Maybe there's hope that winter won't be soo terrible this year! I hate winter to begin with, but being moody all season long doesn't help anything either!

 

[joedie]

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You're right, it has to be Vit D3.

 

[NewToFarming]

Yep, low here too! I just found out about a month ago and have been prescribed 50,000 units once a week. I must say my energy, hand & knee pain have lessened so far!!!

 

[texasgal]

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High Phosphorus levels will block the body's ability to use vitamin D. Do you have issues with protein in the urine .. this can also be a result of phosphorus intake. Milk has just as much phosphorus as calcium .. so it can actually HARM your D usage, if you have high phosphorus. Dark sodas, dairy, and processed meats are all very high in phosphorus ..

My stepson has type 1 diabetes .. I've done soooo much research on this. I wish I had the links available ..

It's a dance, isn't it??

 

[seismic wonder2]

#1. Don't just take D alone, take it with a good quality multi-vitamin. 99% of vitamins are useless unless taken with supporting vitamins. (and everyone needs extra vitamins anyway)
#2. Take Vitamins with a meal. I recommend 1/2 dose with breakfast and the other 1/2 with lunch.
#3. NEVER take vitamins at bed time, you may get heartburn, nasty burps, and or you'll be awake until 0300 AM.

Don't take with Orange Juice or milk. (Adults don't need milk anyway. )