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low vitamin D
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DebbieS
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
Jeana
And Melissa, my first "low" for vit D was 14. A while later it was 21 and is now I think 29. My clinic says that is considered low normal but they want it a lot higher. To get it up I have been taking 5000 iu per day. <b>However since my level has only come up to 29 and it has been over a year (more like 18 months) I started taking 10,000 iu per day. I guess 5000 isn't enough for me</b>??</end quote></div>
I just came upon this thread. Actually, you may be taking too much calcium and that's why your levels havent' increased. I don't remember where I read this but apparently ingesting too much calcium at once affects the way the body breaks it down. So taking too much can be counterproductive. Do some research online as to the recommended dose- not the daily regimen but rather the amount your body can absorb at one time. Then parse your daily dose and take the maximum allowed several times throughout the day, as needed.
Jeana
And Melissa, my first "low" for vit D was 14. A while later it was 21 and is now I think 29. My clinic says that is considered low normal but they want it a lot higher. To get it up I have been taking 5000 iu per day. <b>However since my level has only come up to 29 and it has been over a year (more like 18 months) I started taking 10,000 iu per day. I guess 5000 isn't enough for me</b>??</end quote></div>
I just came upon this thread. Actually, you may be taking too much calcium and that's why your levels havent' increased. I don't remember where I read this but apparently ingesting too much calcium at once affects the way the body breaks it down. So taking too much can be counterproductive. Do some research online as to the recommended dose- not the daily regimen but rather the amount your body can absorb at one time. Then parse your daily dose and take the maximum allowed several times throughout the day, as needed.
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DebbieS
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
Jeana
And Melissa, my first "low" for vit D was 14. A while later it was 21 and is now I think 29. My clinic says that is considered low normal but they want it a lot higher. To get it up I have been taking 5000 iu per day. <b>However since my level has only come up to 29 and it has been over a year (more like 18 months) I started taking 10,000 iu per day. I guess 5000 isn't enough for me</b>??</end quote>
I just came upon this thread. Actually, you may be taking too much calcium and that's why your levels havent' increased. I don't remember where I read this but apparently ingesting too much calcium at once affects the way the body breaks it down. So taking too much can be counterproductive. Do some research online as to the recommended dose- not the daily regimen but rather the amount your body can absorb at one time. Then parse your daily dose and take the maximum allowed several times throughout the day, as needed.
Jeana
And Melissa, my first "low" for vit D was 14. A while later it was 21 and is now I think 29. My clinic says that is considered low normal but they want it a lot higher. To get it up I have been taking 5000 iu per day. <b>However since my level has only come up to 29 and it has been over a year (more like 18 months) I started taking 10,000 iu per day. I guess 5000 isn't enough for me</b>??</end quote>
I just came upon this thread. Actually, you may be taking too much calcium and that's why your levels havent' increased. I don't remember where I read this but apparently ingesting too much calcium at once affects the way the body breaks it down. So taking too much can be counterproductive. Do some research online as to the recommended dose- not the daily regimen but rather the amount your body can absorb at one time. Then parse your daily dose and take the maximum allowed several times throughout the day, as needed.
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DebbieS
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
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<br />Jeana
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<br />And Melissa, my first "low" for vit D was 14. A while later it was 21 and is now I think 29. My clinic says that is considered low normal but they want it a lot higher. To get it up I have been taking 5000 iu per day. <b>However since my level has only come up to 29 and it has been over a year (more like 18 months) I started taking 10,000 iu per day. I guess 5000 isn't enough for me</b>??</end quote>
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<br />I just came upon this thread. Actually, you may be taking too much calcium and that's why your levels havent' increased. I don't remember where I read this but apparently ingesting too much calcium at once affects the way the body breaks it down. So taking too much can be counterproductive. Do some research online as to the recommended dose- not the daily regimen but rather the amount your body can absorb at one time. Then parse your daily dose and take the maximum allowed several times throughout the day, as needed.
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<br />Jeana
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<br />And Melissa, my first "low" for vit D was 14. A while later it was 21 and is now I think 29. My clinic says that is considered low normal but they want it a lot higher. To get it up I have been taking 5000 iu per day. <b>However since my level has only come up to 29 and it has been over a year (more like 18 months) I started taking 10,000 iu per day. I guess 5000 isn't enough for me</b>??</end quote>
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<br />I just came upon this thread. Actually, you may be taking too much calcium and that's why your levels havent' increased. I don't remember where I read this but apparently ingesting too much calcium at once affects the way the body breaks it down. So taking too much can be counterproductive. Do some research online as to the recommended dose- not the daily regimen but rather the amount your body can absorb at one time. Then parse your daily dose and take the maximum allowed several times throughout the day, as needed.
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Keepercjr
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Debbi
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.
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Keepercjr
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Debbi
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Debbi
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<br />I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.
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<br />I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.
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DebbieS
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
Debbi
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.</end quote></div>
Caroline, now I'm confused. Weren't you taking 5,000 and then upped it to 10,000 because of the low numbers? If you're only taking 500 now once a day, that might explain your low number! I also take my calcium with magnesium and D together (Cal-M-D), the result being that I take 250 mg calcium twice or three times a day in addition to my prenatal vitamin (though I don't know how much calcium that gives me). Taking 500 mg in one sitting may really be too much.
Debbi
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.</end quote></div>
Caroline, now I'm confused. Weren't you taking 5,000 and then upped it to 10,000 because of the low numbers? If you're only taking 500 now once a day, that might explain your low number! I also take my calcium with magnesium and D together (Cal-M-D), the result being that I take 250 mg calcium twice or three times a day in addition to my prenatal vitamin (though I don't know how much calcium that gives me). Taking 500 mg in one sitting may really be too much.
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DebbieS
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
Debbi
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.</end quote>
Caroline, now I'm confused. Weren't you taking 5,000 and then upped it to 10,000 because of the low numbers? If you're only taking 500 now once a day, that might explain your low number! I also take my calcium with magnesium and D together (Cal-M-D), the result being that I take 250 mg calcium twice or three times a day in addition to my prenatal vitamin (though I don't know how much calcium that gives me). Taking 500 mg in one sitting may really be too much.
Debbi
I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.</end quote>
Caroline, now I'm confused. Weren't you taking 5,000 and then upped it to 10,000 because of the low numbers? If you're only taking 500 now once a day, that might explain your low number! I also take my calcium with magnesium and D together (Cal-M-D), the result being that I take 250 mg calcium twice or three times a day in addition to my prenatal vitamin (though I don't know how much calcium that gives me). Taking 500 mg in one sitting may really be too much.
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DebbieS
Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>
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<br />Debbi
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<br />I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.</end quote>
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<br />Caroline, now I'm confused. Weren't you taking 5,000 and then upped it to 10,000 because of the low numbers? If you're only taking 500 now once a day, that might explain your low number! I also take my calcium with magnesium and D together (Cal-M-D), the result being that I take 250 mg calcium twice or three times a day in addition to my prenatal vitamin (though I don't know how much calcium that gives me). Taking 500 mg in one sitting may really be too much.
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<br />Debbi
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<br />I wish I could say that taking too much Ca was the cause - I only actually take about 500 mg per day ( I seem to only be able to remember to take my Ca once per day instead of twice). I take a lot of magnesium though. I take the mg, calcium and D together. Along with a great multi.</end quote>
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<br />Caroline, now I'm confused. Weren't you taking 5,000 and then upped it to 10,000 because of the low numbers? If you're only taking 500 now once a day, that might explain your low number! I also take my calcium with magnesium and D together (Cal-M-D), the result being that I take 250 mg calcium twice or three times a day in addition to my prenatal vitamin (though I don't know how much calcium that gives me). Taking 500 mg in one sitting may really be too much.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Debbi
Sorry for the confusion. I'm taking about 500mg of calcium, not D. You can absorb 500mg at a time so that is what I take.
I had a clinic visit yesterday (why I haven't responded - I have to travel out of town) and the dietitian suggested that I take the vit d in 2 or 3 doses and keep it around 5000-6000 iu per day to see if it brings up my numbers. I am going to try... it will be very hard to remember but I will give it my best.
Sorry for the confusion. I'm taking about 500mg of calcium, not D. You can absorb 500mg at a time so that is what I take.
I had a clinic visit yesterday (why I haven't responded - I have to travel out of town) and the dietitian suggested that I take the vit d in 2 or 3 doses and keep it around 5000-6000 iu per day to see if it brings up my numbers. I am going to try... it will be very hard to remember but I will give it my best.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Debbi
Sorry for the confusion. I'm taking about 500mg of calcium, not D. You can absorb 500mg at a time so that is what I take.
I had a clinic visit yesterday (why I haven't responded - I have to travel out of town) and the dietitian suggested that I take the vit d in 2 or 3 doses and keep it around 5000-6000 iu per day to see if it brings up my numbers. I am going to try... it will be very hard to remember but I will give it my best.
Sorry for the confusion. I'm taking about 500mg of calcium, not D. You can absorb 500mg at a time so that is what I take.
I had a clinic visit yesterday (why I haven't responded - I have to travel out of town) and the dietitian suggested that I take the vit d in 2 or 3 doses and keep it around 5000-6000 iu per day to see if it brings up my numbers. I am going to try... it will be very hard to remember but I will give it my best.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Debbi
<br />Sorry for the confusion. I'm taking about 500mg of calcium, not D. You can absorb 500mg at a time so that is what I take.
<br />
<br />I had a clinic visit yesterday (why I haven't responded - I have to travel out of town) and the dietitian suggested that I take the vit d in 2 or 3 doses and keep it around 5000-6000 iu per day to see if it brings up my numbers. I am going to try... it will be very hard to remember but I will give it my best.
<br />Sorry for the confusion. I'm taking about 500mg of calcium, not D. You can absorb 500mg at a time so that is what I take.
<br />
<br />I had a clinic visit yesterday (why I haven't responded - I have to travel out of town) and the dietitian suggested that I take the vit d in 2 or 3 doses and keep it around 5000-6000 iu per day to see if it brings up my numbers. I am going to try... it will be very hard to remember but I will give it my best.