Question 1

could you tell me how long it takes vitamin d3 supplements to absorb in the body?

Accepted Answer

Same day: If you have normal gastrointestinal system you will absorp the same day.But absorption is variable depends whether you are taking with calcium which helps absorption, and do not take any mineral oil as it minimizes the absorption.

Question 2

i  took vitamin d3 5,000 iu  for the first time and  now i feel weird and my hands and feet went cold and now i feel hot ,  could it be to strong for my body?

Accepted Answer

Likely unrelated: I see no reason that ingestion of the vitamin supplement over a brief period  would trigger any noticeable symptoms at all. The 5000 iu is above the 4000iu  suggested as the maximum daily dose for those not treating a deficiency. You can stop for a few weeks, re-start later &amp; see if it causes the same pattern. I would consider other issues more likely.

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

what are the sources of vitamin d3?

Accepted Answer

The best is the sun : I give all of my patient 2000iu of d3 daily not kids i give the 1000iu if older than 4.

Question 5

what amount vitamin d3 should i take?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D Dose: Vitamin D3 is often too low in patients these days.   There are many reasons for this, including less time in the sun and more sunscreen.  Also, vitamin D is used in the operation of approximately 350 genes, including many involved with detoxification.  We have many more chemicals that need detoxifying over the past 20 years or so.

It varies how much is needed.  4, 000 i.u. is usually safe.  Test.

Question 6

is vitamin d3 dangerous for your health?

Accepted Answer

No.: Helps bones, and is strikingly associated with breast, prostate, and colon cancer reductions, up to 50%.  Also associated with cardiovascular health and lessens heart attacks and strokes.  Vitamin d3 is really a hormone.  Daily amounts of 5000iu or less are not harmful. I do 5000iu/day!

Question 7

what's the direction for use vitamin d3?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the level: It depends on the level.If it is very low you need to load up with vit d 50000 units once a week for eight weeks and after that a maitainance dose of 1000 to 2000 units daily.

Question 8

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 9

about how much vitamin d3 should we take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on...: We can get adequate vit. D from the sun, but this depends on where you live, the season, how much time you spend in the sun, how dark your skin is etc. Most people benefit from vit. D3 from oct through april, & even all year if you don't spend much time in the sun or use sunscreen. A good dose for most people is 2000-5000 units/day. It may help to test your levels. Optimal levels are 50-80 ng/ml.

Question 10

when do i need to go for vitamin d3 test?

Accepted Answer

Any day: That's convenient, makes no difference to me. Have your doctor order it.

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