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Posted 15 Dec 2017 at 14:45

hi,just received results of my blood test regarding my vit d dr said to stop my vit d as it is a bit high,i have been taking 5000iu a day since being dx in 2014 to try and keep my bones strong,i have always thought vit d was the main one to take,any thoughts on this please.

User

Posted 15 Dec 2017 at 16:07

Hi Radar, I am taking 400 iu of vitamin D a day to supplement my levels. Various advice exists on the optimal amount. The NHS recommends 10mcg or 400 iu a day in Autumn and Winter as most of us should be able to get ample vitamin D from sun exposure (which causes our bodies to make Vitamin D) from April to September inclusive. It doesn't take very much sun exposure to get enough each day.

Like a lot of things health issues can arise if you have too little vitamin D or too much Vitamin D.

I feel taking 400 iu per day is enough as I don't want to get too much.

The link below gives more advice.

NHS Advice on vitamin D

Best wishes, Ian

Ido4

User

Posted 15 Dec 2017 at 16:50

Radar, you've encountered one of the perils of self-preserving - more isn't better. Heed your doctor! Supplements can be harmful.

User

Posted 15 Dec 2017 at 19:29

I am taking 10,000 IU with no side effects.

Roy

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Posted 15 Dec 2017 at 19:55

Had 47 months of HT - no Vit D supplements - keep physically active - no broken bones.

Agree with AC on self -prescribing.

Ray

Edited by member 15 Dec 2017 at 19:56 | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 16 Dec 2017 at 10:38

thanks, will leave vit d3 alone for a while see how i get on.

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