I would like to offer my appreciation to whomever posted about the benefit of Vitamin D in

[sprinkleeninow]

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helping one's immune system to ward off/combat this covid-19.

My husband passed suddenly last year and he was taking prescribed D because of his diabetic condition. There's plenty left and so I didn't toss them and now providentially I have some to start off with.

Thanx again!
Love all you on DU!
Wisdom!!

[Turin_C3PO]

1. Don't take too much

because it’s fat soluble and can build up in the body to potentially toxic levels. Unlike Vitamin C which is passed through the urine.

Be well!

[sprinkleeninow]

2. I noted that. They're 50 mg. 2000 units? They may be too strong potency.

What if I chop them in half or only take one every few days. I got other supplements going on and don't take them all on the same day.

[Turin_C3PO]

3. I think that dose should be fine.

I take 5000 i.u. daily and my doctors are good with that.

[sprinkleeninow]

4. Was gonna post 50 mcg. which I think is correct--micrograms.

Okay, good then. Thanks much!

I'm so grateful for input!

You be well as well! 😊

[woodsprite]

8. I'm on 5000 iu daily as well

I was told to take that due to an osteopenia diagnosis. Both my dr and ob/gym said 2000 was considered a maintenance dose.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

11. Vitamin D has huge headroom for over dose, but 2000 units per day long term is fine and good

Based on recent research, Dr. Weil recommends 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day. Look for supplements that provide D3 (cholecalciferol) rather than D2 (ergocalciferol). ...

No adverse effects have been seen with supplemental vitamin D intakes up to 10,000 IU daily.

https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/vitamins/vitamin-d/

[masmdu]

5. Can you please link to the original post? Thanks

[Ultraviolet Cat]

7. Great video . . .

I didn't see the original post, but here is a great video that discusses the research behind this recommendation.

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[Meowmee]

6. You shouldn't supplement d unless

You have a deficiency. And even then it can be dangerous and cause kidney damage.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

12. I'm sure that is incorrect both points. NOT like proposing to take 60,000 units per day for months

I think you should research it a bit before ever posting that again, and then only with some credible links, like the Mayo Clinic:

Taking 60,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D for several months has been shown to cause toxicity.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-toxicity/faq-20058108

Based on recent research, Dr. Weil recommends 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day. Look for supplements that provide D3 (cholecalciferol) rather than D2 (ergocalciferol). ...

No adverse effects have been seen with supplemental vitamin D intakes up to 10,000 IU daily.

https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/vitamins/vitamin-d/

Vitamin D is one of the better supplements.

[Meowmee]

15. No not incorrect on either point

Happened to me- endo now directed never supplement d again. In addition most people don’t need to supplement anything, it is a waste of money and can be dangerous.

[MFM008]

9. My dr

Perscribed 2000 mg for me he said mine was very low.
That also happens when you live in Washington state
Sun two months of the year....

[LittleGirl]

10. I take 2000 mg a day

I used to take 10k mg a day, but only for about two months.
It is best to take with fish oil and magnesium.
I have DNA that doesn’t store Vit D.
This is what my doctor and I agreed to do.
I get checked every 6 months.
Take it at breakfast because it can give you energy so that’s a bonus! Take the magnesium at night before bed.

[llashram]

13. I have found

in my life, I speak only as one individual, that raw garlic with a high allicin count is an effective way that I have avoided colds and flu for many, many a year. I AM NOT saying that it will help with this current virus sweeping our little blue marble. Research it yourselves and make your own decisions as to its efficacy.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-allicin-88606
https://www.leaf.tv/6466723/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-allicin/

[DFW]

14. My wife gave me a small giftwrapped box for my birthday this morning.

It was a box of 100 Vitamin D3 pills!

(I was in Spain last week. No symptoms yet, but who knows?)

[sprinkleeninow]

16. To all on this thread, MWAH! 😘 Virtual of course...eom