Vitamin D questions

[1confused1]

I bought the target brand. 2000. And no, I don't feel different

[hbear]

Dose depends upon how low you are. Did your doctor make any recommendations?
Average I'd say is 2000 IU per day, but as much as 5000 if you are very low, and if you are deficient then a prescription for 50 000 IU per week.

I personally have never noticed a difference in how I feel, but vitamin D is responsible for many different functions in the body.

[sangria]

Has anyone been tested and found to NOT have low levels of D?

Not snarky. Honest question.

[hbear]

Aug 27, 2015 14:12:23 GMT -5 sangria said:

Has anyone been tested and found to NOT have low levels of D?

Not snarky. Honest question.

Ha. Not that I know of.

[thelongroad]

As should be done with every supplement, make sure the one you choose has the USP verified logo. This ensures that it has passed testing for bioavailability and quality.

[tacokick]

My doctor recommended sitting outside for 10-20 minutes a day with no sunscreen vs taking supplements.

ETA: using a light therapy SAD light during winter too. I do think I feel better afterwards, especially in winter.

[whitemerlot]

My h was low and his doctor recommended 4000-6000 IU per day. I bought Target generic. I've been taking it too.

My pedi recommended the kids take 1000 IU a day because my h has an autoimmune disease. They are 3 and 5 and take the adult Target generic.

[dexteroni]

Whole Foods store brand, 2000 IU per day. I don't feel any different.

[flex]

I live in Alaska where most people are Vitamin D deficient. I started taking 2000 IU in the winter and I TOTALLY noticed a difference in my mood. It was getting so bad that even my anti-depressant wasn't working.

Now I start upping my intake beginning in October to 2,000 IU, and go back to 1,000 in April.

[styme46]

Aug 27, 2015 14:12:23 GMT -5 sangria said:

Has anyone been tested and found to NOT have low levels of D?

Not snarky. Honest question.

My doctor told me today after suggesting I get a Vit D panel done that virtually everyone is Vit D deficient.

I'm guessing mine will come back as being deficient as well.

[fuckyourcouch]

I'm very deficient for some reason. Started on rx supplement, and have been taking 5000 IU since. I buy the nature brand at Costco.

[joenali]

I started taking vitamin d and calcium supplements because I'm getting osteopenia in my injured foot. I'm hoping it helps with that.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Trader joes. 5000 iu per day.

[adhdfashion]

5000 iu of vitamin D daily,take B12 to help you absorb the D. Do not take it with coffee.

[eb777888]

5000 was recommended for me. I take Nature's Bounty and Nature Made- whichever is on sale.

[SKP82]

I take Thera-D from Theralogix on the advice of my RE. Apparently there is evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to recurrent loss.

www.theralogix.com/index.cfm?fa=products.therad.default&dvsn=rheumatology

[eb777888]

I didn't notice a difference. I was diagnosed with thyroid disease with the Vit D deficiency so started synthroid and Vit D at the same time and felt the same, lol. I also didn't have any noticeable symptoms, though.

[fluffernutter]

Bio-tech

50,000 IU

[fumbalina]

I noticed a huge improvement. I stopped getting headaches and dizzy spells. I ached less and overall became nicer.

[blackcat]

The supplements come in gummy form too, the Vitafusion ones are good

[Deleted]

Aug 27, 2015 14:12:23 GMT -5 sangria said:

Has anyone been tested and found to NOT have low levels of D?

Not snarky. Honest question.

It's super common in women.

Mine was really low. I think I do feel better with supplements, but it's hard to tell. I went through pregnancy so my body has changed a lot anyway.

[polarbearfans]

My doctor has me take 50,000 for several months and then when my levels were normal i went to a regular level.... Cannot remember at the moment. I stopped taking them when I was pregnant because of the prenatal :/

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Mine is prescription right now - I have to take 50,000 iu per week for 8 weeks and then 2000/day (I think per day? That seems right based on everything in this thread).

[kirra]

I started with the 50,000 prescription, it didn't work. Then I went to 5,000 a day and my levels went up.

I didn't notice a difference.

Eta: my SAD wasn't nearly as bad this winter as usual. That could be because my vitamin D levels are good now, but not necessarily.

[fortnightlily]

I was low, but not super low. I take 1000-2000 IUs/day. I have noticed that in the few months since I started I have gotten fewer migraines. Can't say for sure that's the reason, but it's a welcome change.

[tacokick]

Aug 28, 2015 0:54:14 GMT -5 kooshball said:

Aug 27, 2015 14:17:24 GMT -5 tacokick said:

My doctor recommended sitting outside for 10-20 minutes a day with no sunscreen vs taking supplements.

ETA: using a light therapy SAD light during winter too. I do think I feel better afterwards, especially in winter.

I'd probably find a new doctor if mine suggested this.

What? That is the equalent time of say walking to a few stores along a street. I'm not nude sunbathing for hours on the beach.

[Deleted]

Aug 27, 2015 14:12:23 GMT -5 sangria said:

Has anyone been tested and found to NOT have low levels of D?

Not snarky. Honest question.

Yes.  My second pregnancy, my doctor said I had the best levels he'd seen.  

I get sun.