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Trying to choose supplements carefully
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 2 11:19am | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
My D level was 27 in June. I was getting around 1700 IU from supplements at the time. I bumped it up to 4000 IU, and three months later, the level was 37. I decided to scale back to 3000, figuring that should keep me in the normal range with a slower increase. Next blood test is January, so we'll see where we are.
My brother likes to take 10,000 at a time (not daily), and he's fine. That's too high in my opinion, but there's a vocal D3 contingent out there, to be sure.
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I am not a medical professional, but this is my story.
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2019. Learned afterward that my D level was 30-bottom of range. If you read about D3, it can be useful in preventing so many problems including cancer and Covid ( as it may boost your immune system). Of course it’s also beneficial for our bones.
I worked with an integrative medicine doctor through and after my cancer journey and he informed me that I should have K2 with the D3 for proper absorption. You can purchase supplements that include both. I take 2000 units per day with an occasional 5000. My level is around 60 now and I am happy with that.
In your situation, I would try to get your level a little higher before you reduce the dosage too much, but please consult a doctor who is knowledgeable about these areas of medicine.
Best wishes,
Cindy