I was wondering if anyone has a problem with absorbing vitamin D3. I am low on it and took capsules for awhile and tried liquid too. But some of my symptoms that I had when I was told my D3 was low seemed to have returned. What does everyone do as far as taking this what form do you take it in? I have heard you can also take D3 melts. Is there any other way? Thanks ahead of time!
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My vitamin d always seems to be low.
I take 5000 units/day sub lingual.
I was low as well but pills did work for me. Not you ?
It can take some time and a few tests to figure out what dose you need. My body seems to need 5,000 I.U. per day. I just swallow the softgels after lunch. I space it well away from psyllium in case there would be any binding by the psyllium.
@New577 posted:My vitamin d always seems to be low.
I take 5000 units/day sub lingual.
That is what I was looking for if you could take it sub lingual...thank you!
@Pals posted:I was low as well but pills did work for me. Not you ?
They did work for awhile until I switched to a liquid. Went back to the capsule form but wondered what others were doing. Thank you
@Scott F posted:It can take some time and a few tests to figure out what dose you need. My body seems to need 5,000 I.U. per day. I just swallow the softgels after lunch. I space it well away from psyllium in case there would be any binding by the psyllium.
Thanks Scott...I am due to go back to the doctors I am sure they will be doing more tests on me. I am taking 10,000 IU for a few days and then going back down to 5,000 to see if that helps.
I also need about 30.000 I.U. per week, confirmed once a year by blood level of 25-OH vitamin D. A combination supplement with vitamin K2 makes sense.
Thanks....but no problem absorbing it?
The normal range on Vitamin D is 30 to 100. Keep in mind the best natural source of Vitamin D is sunlight and, for most people, 30 minutes a day maintains a sufficient level. People who live in rainy or cloudy climates may suffer from Seasonal Affect Disorder which is related to vitamin D deficiency and causes mood swings.
I take 5000 iu Vitamin D daily and that keeps my Vitamin D in the normal range which is 30-100. I get blood tested quarterly due to both Remicade monitoring and thyroid cancer monitoring, and in the past 8 years I only got low on Vitamin D once. The level has returned to normal.
I guess there is a problem absorbing it, because the dosage I need is much higher than the recommended one for healthy people (800 IU a day here in Germany). Vitamin D is absorbed better if you have something fatty together with it. It's a liposoluble vitamin.
My DH takes off his shirt on walks to get Vit D. He also has drops that he puts on his food.