Question 1

i take a vitamin d2 125 mg 50, 000 iu once a month along with calcium supplements 1, 000 mg a day , is this enough to treat osteopenia ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on if the vit d that you took corrected you vit d level to normal - it also depends on if you are taking the calcium properly (with food, and divided throughout the day).   You want to have your vit d level rechecked to make sure you're fully in the normal range and take more if needed.  Finally weight-bearing exercise (like walking) is vital to helping prevent/treat osteoporosis.

Question 2

how many ius of vitamin d2 and ius of vitamin d3 does an adult male vegan need on a daily basis?  does it depend on his calcium intake?  is it ok to take vitamin d in morning pills and take in calcium in different meals throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

The Office: of Dietary Supplements of National Institutes of Health's (odd.od.nih.gov) Recommended Dietary Allowance is 600 IU/day for males 19-50 years. As a vegan, it would be difficult to get in diet as principle sources are fatty fish, eggs, fortified milk. Vitamin D2 and D3 can be considered equivalent; most supplements are D3 (you don't need both). AM dosing ok; calcium recommendation is 1000 mg/d.

Question 3

can i take calcium 600 mg with vitamin d3 400 international units every day for depression and anxiety  for how long can i take it     ?

Accepted Answer

Need to monitor: Although that is actually not an uncommon formulation to find OTC for calcium supplements there is a theoretical risk of becoming hypercalcemic.  If not for the Vitamin D component (which is extremely low and probably won't do much to an individual's total serum levels) but for the calcium component which can become excessive with time. Talk to your doctor for occasional blood testing schedule.

Question 4

my dr. has put me on 50, 000 units of vitamin d2-1 per week.  is it okay for me to continue taking my caltrate 600+d soft chews? i take 2 of those a day which would be an additional 800 vitamin d3 per day.

Accepted Answer

You : You probably could for the calcium but should't need the extra vit d in it. If you take 2 extra strength Tums (calcium carbonate) that'll get you nearly as much calcium without the extra vit d.

Question 5

why did my doctor put me on vitamin d2?

Accepted Answer

Low levels?: You may want to ask the doctor who prescribed the vitamin, but i usually prescribe vit d when a patients blood levels are below the low end of the normal range.  Low vit d levels are common in some parts of the country and in some people who don't get a lot of sun.  We are getting better at preventing skin cancer, but we may have to supplement d in exchange.

Question 6

hi, the pharmacist put me on vitamin d2 40 000iu as i told her that i was taking 400iu d3 for autoimmune disorder. which is better for my condition?

Accepted Answer

Your physician: There are a variety of conditions for which Vit D supplements are recommended, from simple deficiency to osteoporosis prevention. You should understand clearly from your treating physician what is the condition being addressed. The dose prescribed by the pharmacist appear to be in a weekly/ monthly range as opposed to the dose prescribed by your doc.

Question 7

i've been prescriped 50,000 iu vitamin d2 plus 5000 mcg b12, is that safe?

Accepted Answer

Who prescribed?: It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who prescribed these. In general vitamin D3 is better than D2. You can safely take about 4000 units of vitamin D3 daily. Taking B12 orally may not work if you cannot absorb it. If you are prescribed 5000 mcg/day that is far more than you need. Let me reiterate, talk to your doctor, if you do not have a rapport with him/her, see a new doctor.Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 8

what should i take to absorb prescription vitamin d2?

Accepted Answer

Nothing?: You can take it on an empty stomach, but taking it with food is ok.  Only available as 50k iu, and is fat soluble.  But unless you have malabsorption, should be  no problem!

Question 9

i was prescribed 50, 000 iu of vitamin d2 for deficiency. is this safe? i read something about high doses can cause hardening of the organs and death?

Accepted Answer

Big dose less effect: Many physicians prefer a daily dose of 5, 000-8, 000 iu of vitamin d3. A once weekly dose of 50, 000 iu is safe, but not as helpful due to poor absorption of a single dose of 50, 000 iu. Once 25 hydroxy vitamin d levels reach 60 - 80, the daily dose (5, 000-8, 000 iu) is usually cut in half and the patient followed to ensure the new dose is able to maintain therapeutic vitamin d levels.

Question 10

taking vitamin d2 50,000 u weekly.  is there anything else (vitamin or mineral) i should be taking with it?

Accepted Answer

Micronutrient Test: The best way to know if you need vitamins, minerals, etc. is to do a Micronutrient Test.  Spectracell Lab in Texas has an excellent one.  The results are given in clear language and suggest supplements or food for any deficiencies found.  Peace and good health.

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I take a vitamin d2 125 mg 50, 000 iu once a month along with calcium supplements 1, 000 mg a day , is this enough to treat osteopenia ?

A member asked:

How many ius of vitamin d2 and ius of vitamin d3 does an adult male vegan need on a daily basis? does it depend on his calcium intake? is it ok to take vitamin d in morning pills and take in calcium in different meals throughout the day?

A member asked:

Can i take calcium 600 mg with vitamin d3 400 international units every day for depression and anxiety for how long can i take it ?

A member asked:

My dr. has put me on 50, 000 units of vitamin d2-1 per week. is it okay for me to continue taking my caltrate 600+d soft chews? i take 2 of those a day which would be an additional 800 vitamin d3 per day.

A member asked:

Why did my doctor put me on vitamin d2?

A member asked:

Hi, the pharmacist put me on vitamin d2 40 000iu as i told her that i was taking 400iu d3 for autoimmune disorder. which is better for my condition?

A member asked:

I've been prescriped 50,000 iu vitamin d2 plus 5000 mcg b12, is that safe?

A member asked:

What should i take to absorb prescription vitamin d2?

A member asked:

I was prescribed 50, 000 iu of vitamin d2 for deficiency. is this safe? i read something about high doses can cause hardening of the organs and death?

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Taking vitamin d2 50,000 u weekly. is there anything else (vitamin or mineral) i should be taking with it?

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