Does it matter when you take the Vitamin D i. Is the Vitamin D affected by other medicines e. Levo Thyroxine or other vitains i. Or by calcium intake. I have to take 75 grams of Levothyroxine daily, which I take first thing in the morning at least 30 mins before I even have a cup of tea.
I am taking Vitamin B twice a day for 3 months on prescription as my Vitamin B levels turned out to be extremely low. I take these at least 30 mins clear of any food or drink. I also want to take the Vitamin D iu pill daily and Gingko but am not sure when is best to do it. Previously I had been alternating the Vitamin D pill with the Gingko i.
They are also good resources on how exactly to take your medications e. I believe vitamin D can be taken with food though. You can also try an online drug interaction checker; most provide some information on interactions with vitamins as well.
Regarding magnesium, some studies suggest that magnesium is low in the US, and that this may be associated with low vitamin D levels. My magnesium test came back low. Range is 1. A side effect might be loose stools or nausea, but this dose seems moderate.
I read several groups of people are at risk of low levels, including older adults. I have osteopenia, and bones are at risk. I read our soil is depleted, and low levels may be common. Well, I opened the jar of the magnesium supplement.
The gel caps are HUGE, too large to comfortably swallow. Reading up on powder as an option, and reviews say it is bitter and does not stir well into liquid to swallow, it clumps.
May be I will not take a supplement. Magnesium is certainly an important element in the body. There is evidence that many people may have inadequate dietary intake, and also research associating low magnesium levels with higher risks of all kinds of health problems. The benefits of actual supplementation are still being studied.
For the time being it has not been very common for allopathic generalists to check magnesium levels in outpatients, but this may change as the research base grows. Levels that were too low were predictors of poor outcomes too. I would certainly recommend making sure that your doctor knows about all supplements you are taking.
I am 70 years old and am taking 1 mini Caltrate with minerals per day although the recommended dose is 2 tablets. The reason — Each tablet contains IU vitmin D3 per serving. Is this safe dose of vitmin D3?
I would recommend you take a close look at the packaging. I believe that for that supplement, the IU is per 2 tablets, not per tablet. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns or questions. My question is about my husband: he recently had a large kidney stone removed and I wonder if a vitamin D supplement would increase the likelihood of more forming?
He is 73 years old so he should take a supplement for that reason, but how do we weigh up the pros and cons? Such analyses can be used to determine a suitable management plan, to reduce calcium in the urine and reduce the risk of additional stone formation. Here are two resources, one for lay public and one that is scholarly 5 steps for preventing kidney stones Metabolic diagnosis and medical prevention of calcium nephrolithiasis and its systemic manifestations: a consensus statement.
He should be sure to drink lots of fluid and otherwise cooperate with whatever is recommended to reduce his risk of future stones. Good luck! Her doctor prescribed iu d2 once a week for 8 weeks and then wants her to retest her bloodwork for progress.
What is your opinion of megadosing? She is a healthy, active woman with controlled diabetes and is willing to take a vitamin d supplement if necessary but not a megadose.
So, it is common to treat vitamin D deficiency with a dose of 50, IU weekly for weeks and then switch to IU per day. However, per Uptodate. I think it would be reasonable for your mother to ask the doctor what is the risk and downside of her repleting her vitamin D more slowly, via a daily supplement.
She can also ask the doctor to clarify what goal vitamin D level the doctor is aiming for, and why. Her level can be re-checked in a few months and the dose then adjusted higher if necessary. Dear Leslie My mom 71yrs,osteoporotic,with d3 level of Now she has been recommended mg elemental calcium with iu d3. I wanted to know for how many months would her d3 remain at an optimal level. The best way to see what level someone maintains on a given dose is to check their level after they have been on the dose for weeks.
Also, many experts have cautioned against very high doses such as , IU, because in one study this type of dose was associated with worse outcomes. As far as I know, there is no high-quality research evidence indicating that supplementing an older person up to a vitamin D level of as compared to is better for osteoporosis outcomes.
Your website provides lots of interesting and helpful in formations for senior citizens. I have found it quite helpful. I am 74 years old and active and healthy compared to my age. I have decided to start taking Vit D3. I want to know. For how long should I take and then test the level.
As I explain in the article, testing vitamin D levels is generally not recommended, unless an older person has particular risk factors for deficiency. If you are active and healthy, you are unlikely to benefit from testing, you can just take a supplement as recommended.
You can take IU every other day if you prefer, but most people will find this harder to remember. Generally, we recommend supplementation indefinitely.
I would suggest you discuss your questions with your usual doctor. Normally we would not recommend follow-up testing unless we had first been quite concerned about a deficiency.
My father is 92 yrs. This is only a partial list of factors that help determine the amount of vitamin D a person needs. One study involving healthy adults showed that a daily intake of 1,—1, IU was needed to maintain sufficient blood levels 23 , People who are overweight or have obesity may also need higher amounts of vitamin D 27 , All things considered, a daily vitamin D intake of 1,—4, IU, or 25— micrograms, should be enough to ensure optimal blood levels in most people.
Make sure not to take more than that without consulting with a healthcare professional However, some studies suggest that a higher daily intake of 1,—4, IU 25— micrograms is needed to maintain optimal blood levels. Blood levels of vitamin D are assessed by measuring 25 OH D in the blood, which is the storage form of vitamin D in the body A committee at the IOM did not find higher blood levels to be associated with any additional health benefits Vitamin D intake is generally quite low, since very few foods contain significant amounts Foods that do contain vitamin D include fatty fish like salmon as well as fish liver oils.
Egg yolks also contain small amounts, and in some countries milk and cereals are enriched with vitamin D The main sources of vitamin D are sunshine, fatty fish, egg yolks, fish liver oils, fortified foods, and supplements. Additionally, the amount of sunlight needed varies.
Older individuals and dark-skinned people tend to produce less vitamin D in the skin 34 , Also, geographic location and season are relatively crucial because vitamin D production is affected in places further away from the equator 35 , The Skin Cancer Organization recommends that you only do this two to three times weekly, followed by sunscreen use.
Keep in mind that the same process that helps your body synthesize vitamin D can cause DNA damage, sunburn, genetic mutations. Currently, different recommendations exist. The Institute of Medicine has placed the recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for vitamin D at international units IU per day for young adults and IU per day for adults older than However, 1, to 2, IU per day of vitamin D from a supplement is generally safe, should help people achieve an adequate blood level of vitamin D, and may have additional health benefits.
While there are no guidelines for checking your vitamin D blood level, it may be prudent in people with osteoporosis or certain other health conditions. Discuss with your health care provider if it may be beneficial to check your vitamin D level. If you have ongoing health concerns or a chronic health condition, talk to your health care provider before you begin taking any dietary supplement, including vitamin D.
He or she can help you decide if supplements are appropriate for your situation. Read more about vitamin D and sunlight. In the UK, cows' milk is generally not a good source of vitamin D because it is not fortified, as it is in some other countries. Children from the age of 1 year and adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. This includes pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Babies up to the age of 1 year need 8. A microgram is 1, times smaller than a milligram mg. So 10 micrograms of vitamin D is equal to IU. During the autumn and winter, you need to get vitamin D from your diet because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make vitamin D.
But since it's difficult for people to get enough vitamin D from food alone, everyone including pregnant and breastfeeding women should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D during the autumn and winter.
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