Question 1

is d3 the same as vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

There are...: ...Two versions of vitamin d.  D3 supplements are typically derived from animal sources.  D2 supplements typically come from plants, mushrooms etc..   There is still a question of which is better and more helpful, with most of the literature coming down on the side of d3.  The best d, however, is that made by your skin when exposed to sunlight.

Question 2

what is the better form of vitamin d to take?  d2 or d3?

Accepted Answer

AbsolutelyD3 because: this is the active form important for multiple issues (e.g. Ca absorption, bone deposition, muscle strength, immune function, etc).. About a quarter of the population does not convert D to D2 or D2 to D3 very effectively. Thus taking D3 bypasses these issues.

Question 3

is 1000mg of vitamin d or d3 a lot to take each day? what is the difference between them?

Accepted Answer

NO: In usa all d you can get otc is d3
i usually recommend 1000 iu per 25# body wt  therefore 100 # person would take ~ 4000 iu/day 
go to  vitamindcouncil.Com for much good info.

Question 4

i had tests done said i'm low on vitamin d my wife bought me d3 instead of just vitamin d will i get the same results?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: With a low vitamin D you need 50000 units of D weekly for 1 to 2 months, then 1000 or 2000 daily. These two doses are available at your pharmacy at little cost.

Question 5

what's normal ranges for vitamin d, d2 and d3?

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We look at total: Normal total 30-80 (depending on which lab does testing.

Question 6

is vitamin d3 the same as vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D3: Vitamin d3 is the most absorbable of the forms of d vitamins available. Make sure the label of your vitamin says d3, vitamin d just refers to all the forms of this vitamin.

Question 7

what is the difference between vitamin d3 and vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

D3 is bioactive form: I think you mean d2 v d3.  D2 is ergocalciferol.  Cholecalciferol is d3.    if your interest is in regards to a supplement, you want to take d3, since it's the biologically active form of d.  
Follow this link to an explanation from the mayo clinic on the two different types of d available.  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d/ns_patient-vitamind.

Question 8

what is the difference between vitamin d and vitamin d3?

Accepted Answer

D3 is active: Vitamin d comes in a few forms- d3 is the active form that the body needs to help absorb calcium and build strong bones. D2 is the form before d3 and is not active until it gets converted in the body to d3. When buying vitamins look for d3 (1, 25 dihydroxy cholecalciferol).

Question 9

i had my vitamin d tested. my d3 is 35 ng/ml but my d2 is zero! is this a problem?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin d2 and d3 are more or less equivalent in for the human body. As long as you total vitamin d level is above 30 ng/ml, you should be ok. See the site below for more information.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d/ns_patient-vitamind.

Question 10

i take 800iu of vitamin d3 a day for a vitamin d count of 14, is that enough or do i need to take more?

Accepted Answer

Low: Usually loading doses are 10000 units weekly for 6- 8 weeks, followed by maintenance doses.

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