A 42-year-old member asked:
Should i take vitamin d or any other supplement or anything for thyroidism?
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Dr. Paul Kaplowitzanswered
Pediatric Endocrinology 47 years experience
Vitamin D won't help: If you truly have hypothyroidism the treatment is to take thyroid hormone prescribed by a doctor who has reviewed your thyroid test results. Vitamin d is not the treatment for thyroid problems.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How do I know how much vitamin d supplement should I take?
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Dr. Frederick Singeranswered
Endocrinology 60 years experience
1000 units?: If your blood vitamin d is normal and you are not overweight 1000 units daily should be enough.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How much vitamin d supplement should I take each day?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
1000 units : If your level is borderline or low normal take 1000 units daily, if you do not get enough sun light.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What kind of vitamin d supplement should I take?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
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.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Should I take vitamin d supplement?
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Dr. James Cunnaranswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
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.
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Dr. Albert Pizzo commented
Family Medicine 62 years experience
I agree with Dr. Cheng. Studies indicate that vitamin D is a major deficiency in the USA public, because lack of sunshine on our skin, use of sunblockers etc. Some people require a much higher dose of Vitamin D.Best to have a blood test and take enough vitamin D-3 to stay in optimal range of 50-80.Children and adults all shoul get enough vitamin D-3 to stay healthy.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Is it okay to take vitamin d supplement with amox-clav?
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Dr. Ziad Aklanswered
Infectious Disease 33 years experience
Yes: There is no known interaction.
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