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      Ask your vitamin D related questions and have them answered specifically by the Vitamin D Council. Note: We cannot provide any medical advice.
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      Latest Entry: I am 41 years old and recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. It was discovered that I am also deficient…
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      Topics and questions related to general information regarding vitamin D, sun exposure and health and anything that doesn’t fall into the other forum categories.
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      This forum deals with questions and answers relating to vitamin D’s role in specific health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension.
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      Latest Entry: I suffer from depression. I started taking vitamin D and so instant improvement at 2000 iu but after a few…
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  • I am 41 years old and recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. It was discovered that I am also deficient in B12 (being treated for) and my Vitamin D levels are 11ng/ml. I suffer from severe fatigue, muscle and bone pain. Due to the Hashimotos I have put on lots of weight despite exercising 6 days a week and exercising. I am going to start taking 10,000ui of Vitamin D. However, my weight has shot up to 98kg and I am 5ft10 so not sure if this will be enough. Also please can you advise on the cofactors I should be taking.

    I had a blood test on Saturday and my Vitamin D levels are now 55ng/ml. I started taking 3000ui of D3 the beginning of January and ramped up to 10,000ui along with cofactors Magnesium Glycinate (300m…

    Posted by [email protected] | 4 hours, 50 minutes ago

  • Can i take 50k hi dee supplement during pregnancy? If not, then whats the safest dose for pregnancy?

    OK now your symptoms match your level. Hope you feel better soon! Let me know if you have any more questions! 🙂

    Posted by IAW | 15 hours, 13 minutes ago

Popular Questions

  • Hello. How to maintain vitamin d levels after it's normal? Especially if I don't expose my skin to the sun because it's harmful. Let's say I have been taking 4000 iu and my level now is 50. How can I maintain this level with supplementation?

    We at the VDC promote taking a minimum of 5000 iu a day. That will get most people to a blood level of 50 ng/ml. But you will not know if that is the case unless you test your levels. So no 2000 iu i…

    Posted by IAW | 4 years, 1 month ago

  • Are there any chronic health conditions, diseases, or disorders that are negatively affected by vitamin D supplementation or sun exposure?

    Those with vitiligo should avoid sun exposure. If you have a parathyroid or granulomatous disorder or kidney disease, you should avoid vitamin D supplementation until you get the go-ahead from your d…

    Posted by Rebecca Oshiro | 4 years, 3 months ago

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