Wellness

[Ainhisg]

As someone else mentioned, a person shouldn't just willy nilly take supplements without knowing what dosage they need.  My doctor did a vitamin D panel, and I had normal amounts but was on the low end of normal.  I asked about supplementing, and she said she was fine with it as long as I stayed at 25mcg (1000IU).  As you look at Vitamin D supplements, you will see that many formulations have way too much if your blood tests turn out like mine!

Also, there is mixed evidence concerning taking vitamin D and vitamin K at the same time.  They are both fat-soluble vitamins, and they can compete for absorption if taken at the same time unless enough fat is consumed with them.

[Mary Bailey]

Yes.  I didn't see any sales.

[Mary Bailey]

@CalmHeart 

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@CalmHeart wrote:

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

@Mary Bailey - I know Dr. Berg recommends high amounts of Vitamin D but please be cautious.  I knew someone who thought if some is good, more is better.  She ended up in the ER with severe stomach pains and vitamin D toxicity.  

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I see a specialist because of a brain disease. She said "less is better" with a lot of supplements. Our bodies expel most of the excess but they can also cause issues with many ailments, including brain issues. 

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Thanks. I'm careful. My Dr has a complete list of what I take and my labs are usually good.

[Mary Bailey]

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@Ainhisg wrote:

As someone else mentioned, a person shouldn't just willy nilly take supplements without knowing what dosage they need.  My doctor did a vitamin D panel, and I had normal amounts but was on the low end of normal.  I asked about supplementing, and she said she was fine with it as long as I stayed at 25mcg (1000IU).  As you look at Vitamin D supplements, you will see that many formulations have way too much if your blood tests turn out like mine!

Also, there is mixed evidence concerning taking vitamin D and vitamin K at the same time.  They are both fat-soluble vitamins, and they can compete for absorption if taken at the same time unless enough fat is consumed with them.

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@Ainhisg Yes. Thanks.  My Dr has a complete list of what I take. I brought in the bottles.  She wanted me to take more to keep my D up.