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Question about Vitamin D

jessmm
jessmm
Back in September I had my vitamin D tested for the first time. It came back at 36 (30-100) and my doctor told me to take 4000 IU every day. We just rested it and it came back at 33. I'm a little surprised that it went down! I admit that there were days that I forgot to take it, but for the most part I've been taking it every day.

I wonder if the vitamins I've been taking are bunk. Or if I should be taking more. Or...? Do you guys have any tips or suggestions for getting it back up?
bm55
bm55
Sorry this has happened to you. Have you ever tried sublingual D drops. I never have but it might work better for you.
jessmm
jessmm
Oh do they make them in sublingual drops? That would probably be better - I just haven't seen any anywhere. I can give those a try!

I'm still working on convincing my doctor that I'm hypo and need thyroid medication. Have you found that you retain vitamins any better when your levels are more optimized? Or is low D and B12 always an issue?
bm55
bm55
Yes when thyroid is low you have hard time absorbing. And yeah Vitamin D can be low, iron, and b12.
LikeJob
LikeJob
i take 6000 to 9000 vit D everyday.. maybe you need a higher dose..
StillListing
StillListing
I have read that Vit D needs Vit K to be absorbed. It has to be a D3 supplemtn too. I have Vit K in a daily vitamin. I have also read that it is best to take it with food.

I have also had the same problem getting my numbers up. I too forget and in part it's because of the food issue... I started taking 5,000.
bm55
bm55
Stilllisting is right you do need vitamin K
jessmm
jessmm
Oh that's interesting, I hadn't heard that. Thanks I'll try to pick some up!
enchanting123
enchanting123
My son was very low on vit d and vit B 12, he receives vit B 12 shots every 2 weeks and takes vit D 3 5000 I.U every day. I have heard that low absorption may be due to low stomach acid and that apple cider vinegar may help with that. You may want to check that out. Hope you are feeling better soon.
bm55
bm55
Yes low vitamin D, high calcium can be hyperparathyroidism plus the symptoms.
22Lynn
22Lynn
After doing some reading, if your interested in the Apple cider vinegar you need to get it with the "mother" in it for it to do you any good. Apple cider vinegar is actually good for numerous conditions. You can buy it on Vitacost.com.
jessmm
jessmm
I've heard a lot of good things about apple cider vinegar!

I bought some gel caps of Vitamin D in 10,000 IU and have started taking one per day. And I've started adding parsley to my fruit smoothies because it's rich in vitamin K, and I take the vitamin the same time I drink it.