Question 1

does a sudden drop in vitamin d levels mean parathyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

No: There is an inverse relationship between PTH and vitamin d meaning that once vitamin d (called 25 hydroxy vitamin d) drops below a certain level, ipth starts to rise as a compensatory adaptation to ensure adequate calcium retention from the kidneys is made. So there is no parathyroid problem per say but just an appropriate physiological rise.Chronic PTH elevation is known to be deleterious to bone.

Question 2

hi, my vitamin d levels are 17.9, the doctor says is very low. she recommend to take 1 vitamin d 10,000 ui daily, is this the right ui that i need?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: Your level is very low.  Experts would like your vitamin D level to be between 50 and 80.  Please do what your doctor says.  She may likely lower the dose after testing again if your level improves.  So, you need to let her continue to monitor your situation.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

i am currently taking 7000 ius of vitamin d/ day. i recently got my vitamin d levels tested and it came back as 85. should i stay at the 7000 ius/day?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: You need to confer with your physician about taking this amount of vitamin D every day. These levels of intake can be dangerous. There are various assays for the different forms of Vitamin D which you did not specify.

Question 4

my vitamin d levels are low (less than 8). what dietary and lifestyle changes should i make to improve?

Accepted Answer

Eat vitamin D rich: foods and with the level that low you will need a vitamin D supplement.
Wild-caught fish (425 IU in 3 oz salmon, 547 IU in 3 oz mackerel)Beef or calf liver (42 IU in 3 oz)
Egg yolks (41 IU per egg)Canned fish (154 IU in 3 oz tuna, 270 IU in 3.5 oz sardines)Shiitake mushrFortified Sources 
Fortified Sources (Note: Not all brands are vitamin-D fortified, so read labels carefully.)
Milk: whole, nonfat or reduced fat (100 IU in 8 oz)
Yogurt (80–100 IUs in 6 oz)
Almond milk (100 IU in 8 oz)
Pudding made with milk (49-60 IUs in ½ cup)
Orange juice (137 IU in 1 cup)
Breakfast cereals (50–100 IUs in 0.75–1 cup)
Fortified tofu (80 IU in 3 oz)
Oatmeal (150 IU in 1 packet)
Cheese (40 IU in 1 slice)
Eggnog (123 IU in 8 oz
Margarine (25 IU in 1 teaspoon)

Question 5

is it safe to take 50, 000 ius of vitamin d twice a week? my vitamin d levels were at 21. but i didn't start taking it until 6 weeks and a day later.

Accepted Answer

Overdoing it: I believe that dose is safe at once per week.

Question 6

my vitamin d levels are extremely low.1000 units a day wasnt enough.so my doc prescribed 50,000 units a week. could low vitamin d cause major issues?

Accepted Answer

How low?: Vitamin D deficiency interferes with bone and bones become soft if vitamin D and calcium are deficient. Loss of bone calcium gets exaggerated around menopause. You may take what your doctor prescribed or you may take 3000-4000 units of vitamin D3 daily. 
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Question 7

how long it will take my vitamin d levels to raise from 19 to healthy level if i took 4000 iu of vitamin d daily? is 4000 adequate dose to supplement?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 4000 units of vitamin D3/day is sufficient. It may take about three months for your stores of vitamin D to be replenished and the blood level to be at or above 30.

Question 8

i am diabetic type2 since 2012. my vitamin d levels are very low and i am  forgetting the most of the incidents. is there any immediate remedy for it. please advice?

Accepted Answer

See below: Treating low vitamin D is simple. You can buy Vitamin D3 pills at a drug store without prescription. Take 5000 units/day for the next 6 months or so. However, taking vitamin D may not relieve your forgetfulness.

Question 9

can raising my vitamin d levels help me lose some excess weight?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: It is unlikely that raising your vitamin D level will cause you to lose weight.   Vitamin D is used in the operation of about 350 genes, but is not directly related to metabolism.

Question 10

how long does it take for my vitamin d levels to get back to normal (about 70-80)? mine is 29 and i am taking 2000 ius/day and trying to get sun in fl

Accepted Answer

Depends: You will likely end up needing 3000 u/day to get to the 70-80 level.  However the requirement varies from person to person and I often re-measure the patient's blood level again in 60 days to assess the need.

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Hi, my vitamin d levels are 17.9, the doctor says is very low. she recommend to take 1 vitamin d 10,000 ui daily, is this the right ui that i need?

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I am currently taking 7000 ius of vitamin d/ day. i recently got my vitamin d levels tested and it came back as 85. should i stay at the 7000 ius/day?

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My vitamin d levels are low (less than 8). what dietary and lifestyle changes should i make to improve?

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Is it safe to take 50, 000 ius of vitamin d twice a week? my vitamin d levels were at 21. but i didn't start taking it until 6 weeks and a day later.

A member asked:

My vitamin d levels are extremely low.1000 units a day wasnt enough.so my doc prescribed 50,000 units a week. could low vitamin d cause major issues?

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How long it will take my vitamin d levels to raise from 19 to healthy level if i took 4000 iu of vitamin d daily? is 4000 adequate dose to supplement?

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I am diabetic type2 since 2012. my vitamin d levels are very low and i am forgetting the most of the incidents. is there any immediate remedy for it. please advice?

A member asked:

Can raising my vitamin d levels help me lose some excess weight?

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How long does it take for my vitamin d levels to get back to normal (about 70-80)? mine is 29 and i am taking 2000 ius/day and trying to get sun in fl

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