Question 1

should i take vitamin d supplement?

Accepted Answer

Sure: There is a lot of good data coming out about the health benefits of vitamin d supplementation.  As we spend less time out in the sun, especially in the winter months, our stores decrease.  In addition, it is difficult to get a full days worth of vit. D in our diet.  1000-2000 iu daily should suffice.

Question 2

will vitamin d supplement keep me up at night?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin d: As a general rule, vitamin d supplementation will not keep you up at night.

Question 3

what kind of vitamin d supplement should i take?

Accepted Answer

600 IU dialy: The new recommended daily allowance (rda), as set in 2010, is based on age, as follows: for those 1-70 years of age, 600 iu daily; for those 71 years and older, 800 iu daily; and for pregnant and lactating women, 600 iu daily.

Question 4

what type of vitamin d supplement is best? otc or rx?

Accepted Answer

The natural: My advise would be to use the derived from cod liver oil.
It comes naturally in combination with vitamin a. This is a very good natural combination for multiple reasons. You can find it in the vitamin shops .Look for capsules containing vit d- 400 iu and vit a about 2, 000 or 3, 000 iu. The usual recommended dose would be one capsule a day after meal. If you are sick you can take more.

Question 5

how much vitamin d supplement should i take each day?

Accepted Answer

1000 units : If your level is borderline or low normal take 1000 units daily, if you do not get enough sun light.

Question 6

how do i know how much vitamin d supplement should i take?

Accepted Answer

1000 units?: If your blood vitamin d is normal and you are not overweight 1000 units daily should be enough.

Question 7

is taking a vitamin d supplement as effective as getting vitamin d from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no difference between sun and vitamin d3 as a source of vitamin d.

Question 8

what to do if i think i bought a vitamin d supplement only for women, is that possible?

Accepted Answer

No: The vitamin d capsule doesn't care about your sex, race, religion or ethnic origin. It's all the same as far as it's concerned. If you bought one 'just for women' that probably means it was highly overpriced compared with generic vitamin d3.

Question 9

when taking vitamin d supplement is there a difference between taking one pill daily or better to take one pill weekly ? does it work better taking it daily or weekly or does it mayter?

Accepted Answer

: Large weekly doses of 50,000 IU are usually used when your vitamin D is very low. Daily doses of 1000 to 2000 IU are better for maintenance and mild deficiencies. If it is easier for you to take larger doses less frequently for maintenance then that is a reasonable option.

Question 10

what do vitamin d supplements do?

Accepted Answer

Vit D: Vit d is a necessary part of your bone health.  However, you can take too much as it is a fat soluable vitamin so be sure not to exceed recommended daily allowance.

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