Question 1

its it okay for me to take multivitamins, vitamin d3, and 300 mg of calcium all at once before i go to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes&amp;NoSeveral Issues: Except for vit. D3 (commonly ↓ in US: unhealthy low fat foods), there is no clear evidence that multivitamins offer any health benefit: http://goo.gl/hTgfHM. If vitamin D3 concentrations are healthy, e.g. 70-80 ng/ml range, then high odds you will absorb all the Ca+2 you need from foods &amp; tablets not helpful. The digestive system handles trillions different molecules in food ingested together.

Question 2

long term sleeping issues. bloods revealed vitamin d deficient. vitamin d3 supp orally appears to help sleep & sleep quality-is there a correlation?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There is some evidence to suggest that Vitamin D deficiency may be associated with sleep problems and day-time sleepiness.

Question 3

vitamin d3 injections safe?

Accepted Answer

Only if right patien: The injection is approved for patients with hypocalcmia undergoing renal dialysis.  It is safe for them.

Question 4

is taking 5, 000iu+ vitamin d3 safe?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D dosing: It is thought that up to 10, 000 units/day is safe to take. Vitamin d is very important and it is a very good thing that you are taking this.

Question 5

what are symptoms of too much vitamin d3?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss,weak, GI: The symptoms of too much vit d are nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation (possibly alternating with diarrhea), weakness, weight loss, tingling sensations in the mouth, confusion & heart rhythm abnormalities. Vitamin d is quite safe and toxicity is rare; one must take at least 40, 000 iu/day for months & have a blood level >200 to become toxic. See http://www.Vitamindcouncil.Org/?O=1036.

Question 6

what is 10000 iu in vitamin d3 converted to mcg?

Accepted Answer

Conversion units-mcg: 1 µg = 40 iu and 0.025 µg = 1 iu.

Question 7

what is the rda for vitamin d3?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D RDA: The rda for vitamin d for adults through age 70 is 600 iu, which increases to 800 iu after age 71. For pregnant and lactating mothers, intake of 600 iu is recommended.

Question 8

is vitamin d3 the same as calcium?

Accepted Answer

Calcium &amp; vitamin D.: Calcium and vitamin D are different, but they work together as building blocks for our bones.  Supplementing calcium and vitamin D can help keep bones strong and hopefully prevent or delay the development of osteoporosis when used in combination with weight-bearing exercise.

Question 9

can vitamin d3 softgel pills go bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The vitamin d3 softgel has oil in it. All oil can go rancid over time. Be sure the bottle has been properly stored, and check the expiration date on the bottle.

Question 10

do i need take calcium or vitamin d3?

Accepted Answer

Supplement Need: The only way to know if you need supplemental calcium or vitamin D3 is to be lab tested by your doctor.  Many people are low in Vitamin D3 but you may not be.  Also, do not take calcium w/out a co-factor such as D or it will do more harm than good.  Peace and good health.

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