Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

keithbvadu2

(36,738 posts)

12. Was low on D some years back. Doctor gave me 50,000 units three times a week.

Reply to Claritie Pixie (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2020, 04:16 PM

Mar 2020

Was low on D some years back. Doctor gave me 50,000 units three times a week.

Gave me more kidneystones. Too much.

Now take 2,000 units daily and seems to be a workable level.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol [View all] Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 OP

Just had my annual blood work up. Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #1

Good for you checking it. Did you get gummies? Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #2

I did! I'm looking forward to getting my Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #3

My primary care person wants me to take lots of D3. Liberal In Texas Mar 2020 #4

Yes the data shows a low dose is effective. Megadoses can do the opposite. Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #5

I take 5000 IU D3 as a matter of my normal routine Dem2 Mar 2020 #6

Curcumin (turmeric) could be helpful and won't hurt you. Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #7

Thanks for the helpful post. SharonClark Mar 2020 #8

"Doctor Mom" knows! Good you took her advice. Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #9

I always take Vit. D in the winter to ward off depression. It really helps. Vinca Mar 2020 #10

I take vitamin D3 every day. Was taking 150,000 iu I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2020 #11

Was low on D some years back. Doctor gave me 50,000 units three times a week. keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #12