FASTWALKER
Padawan Learner
I wanted to share this for what it's worth.
I take supplements and good ones too. I recently had a blood test and the doctor wanted to do a vitamin D test. I mentioned to her that I did not think that was necessary as I take 5000 IU of vitamin D a day and usually drop down to 2000 IU during the summer months. I would have bet money that I was well within range which is between 35-100 ng/mg. The doctors office called and said I was low at 25.3 ng/mg, and prescribed me with 50,000 IU pills taken twice a week for 6 months. Apparently it takes a while to get you levels up. Ideal levels should be between 50-80 ng/ml.
My only symptoms were some depression and restless sleep. Although low D can cause many other problems. I said to the pharmacists I cound not believe that my levels were so low, She replied with a look and said you would not believe the amount of people taking this vitamin D prescribed supplement. Now how many people don't take any D supplements? I am fair skinned and live in a southern state also. The darker the skin the more D you require. So, the next time you get blood work done request a vitamin D test...
See link below for more information.
http://www.drfranklipman.com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency/
I take supplements and good ones too. I recently had a blood test and the doctor wanted to do a vitamin D test. I mentioned to her that I did not think that was necessary as I take 5000 IU of vitamin D a day and usually drop down to 2000 IU during the summer months. I would have bet money that I was well within range which is between 35-100 ng/mg. The doctors office called and said I was low at 25.3 ng/mg, and prescribed me with 50,000 IU pills taken twice a week for 6 months. Apparently it takes a while to get you levels up. Ideal levels should be between 50-80 ng/ml.
My only symptoms were some depression and restless sleep. Although low D can cause many other problems. I said to the pharmacists I cound not believe that my levels were so low, She replied with a look and said you would not believe the amount of people taking this vitamin D prescribed supplement. Now how many people don't take any D supplements? I am fair skinned and live in a southern state also. The darker the skin the more D you require. So, the next time you get blood work done request a vitamin D test...
See link below for more information.
http://www.drfranklipman.com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency/