Question 1

my vitamin d level is 19ng/ml the lab reference is 30-100. nih website says 20ng/ml is adequate, and above 50 has adverse effects, but md says above 30 is optimal. do i need to supplement and how much? md advised 5000 iu/day, i think it's excessive?

Accepted Answer

: Levels of 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) or above are adequate for bone and overall health. Levels below 30 nmol/L (12 ng/mL) are too low &amp; might weaken your bones &amp; affect your health. Levels above 125 nmol/L (50 ng/mL) are too high and can cause health problems.For you, the 19 is too low and should be increased and initially increasing with 5000 IU per day for about a month, then 1000 IU per day usually.

Question 2

i was wondering what are the adverse effects of taking excess dosages of vitamins and calcium?

Accepted Answer

Confused question: No toxicity from water soluble vitamins. Toxicity from fat-soluble vitamins. Toxicity from calcium.

Question 3

i take fish oil, vitamin c, vitamin d, calcium plus vitamin d, red yeast rice, multivitamin, which of this is the most effect?

Accepted Answer

That is fine: All you need is calcium and vit. D. Calcium  is 1200-1500mg a day and vit. D 800-1200 units a day.If your diet is normal.

Question 4

is it okay to take one 600mg calcium plus 20mcg vitamin d supplement daily if i have calcium kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What kind of stones do you have? It would be prudent to discuss it with your doctor. If you are not deficient in calcium and/or vitamin D, you may be better off avoiding the supplement.
In either case drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless to avoid further stone formation.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i take 1200 milligrams of calcium and vitamin d a day. is this a good amount. is to much calcium have any negative effects.  i have skeletal osteopeni?

Accepted Answer

Recommended amount: CarolynM208,

For your age and gender, it is recommended to take about 1200-1500mg of calcium per day along with about 1000 IU / day of Vit D.  In addition, if able, you should engage in weight bearing exercise and eat a well balanced diet.  If you have been diagnosed with osteopenia and are at risk for fracture, your doctor may recommend medications that can help with bone density.

Question 6

what do vitamin d and calcium do in the body?

Accepted Answer

Bone health &amp; more: Vitamin D &amp; calcium are involved in bone health eg prevention of rickets &amp; osteoporosis - check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/health-tip/art-20048544. The heart, muscles &amp; nerves also need calcium to function properly - check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/calcium-supplements/art-20047097

Question 7

help, how much calcium and vitamin d is too much?

Accepted Answer

That exceeding norm : Any amount of vitamin d supplementation that causes your vitamin d level to exceed optimal is too high. Know your numbers. Have your vitamin d level checked. 30-100 is normal. Vitamin d and calcium are neccessay for strong bones. In excess, calcium increases your risk for a cardiovasular or heart event, and vitamin d excess can cause fractures.

Question 8

in my testings my  vitamin  d is 10 nmol/l and calcium is 2.19 nmol/l how much vitamin d should i take ?

Accepted Answer

Very severe: Deficiency. You need a big dose for a long time so ask your doc.

Question 9

4, 000 iu of vitamin d, 2, 500 mg of calcium and 100% rda of phosphorus. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Too much calcium: I am not sure why you are taking so much calcium; it is not difficult to get adequate calcium from diet ; too much calcium increases risk of atherosclerosis. Also no need to take phosphorous. The vit d is fine- consider up to 8000 iu (check levels). Best to take with 1 mg vit k. Magnesium is much more likely to help your anxiety and blood pressure than calcium: see http://bit.Ly/1dpai09.

Question 10

vitamin d is needed for calcium absorption. so is calcium needed for vitamin d absorption?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, calcium is not needed for vit. D absorption, but vit. D is a fat soluble vitamin, so bile is definitely helpful in vit. D absorption. So taking vit. D with a meal does help its absorption.

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My vitamin d level is 19ng/ml the lab reference is 30-100. nih website says 20ng/ml is adequate, and above 50 has adverse effects, but md says above 30 is optimal. do i need to supplement and how much? md advised 5000 iu/day, i think it's excessive?

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I was wondering what are the adverse effects of taking excess dosages of vitamins and calcium?

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I take fish oil, vitamin c, vitamin d, calcium plus vitamin d, red yeast rice, multivitamin, which of this is the most effect?

A member asked:

Is it okay to take one 600mg calcium plus 20mcg vitamin d supplement daily if i have calcium kidney stones?

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I take 1200 milligrams of calcium and vitamin d a day. is this a good amount. is to much calcium have any negative effects. i have skeletal osteopeni?

A member asked:

What do vitamin d and calcium do in the body?

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Help, how much calcium and vitamin d is too much?

A member asked:

In my testings my vitamin d is 10 nmol/l and calcium is 2.19 nmol/l how much vitamin d should i take ?

A member asked:

4, 000 iu of vitamin d, 2, 500 mg of calcium and 100% rda of phosphorus. is this ok?

A member asked:

Vitamin d is needed for calcium absorption. so is calcium needed for vitamin d absorption?

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