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Need clarification on dosages of Vitamin D3. I started taking it many years ago (on my own) and don't ever recall having my levels low and can't remember why I started taking it. I had not been diagnosed with MAC/NTM at the time. That DX came about earlier this year. Anyway I take capsule form 5000 IU (125mcg). I noticed a lot of talk of taking in mg amounts. Is that a prescription D3 and are there options to get it injected??? Just want to get it straight. Thanks to the group. So much good information.
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@fdixon63
Hi I may have wrote in error that I take 5000 mg D 3 sorry that should be 5000 IU D 3.
I do get my levels checked often when I see my primary and that amount brings my levels up to a normal. I do believe that vitamin D is very important to the immune function. If you live in a sunny climate you may not have a problem but it's easy to get checked to make sure your not deficient.
I do know people that are put on prescription D 3 Supplemention here in Minnesota where we don't get out in the sunshine a good share of the year.
Shari
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@fdixon63, Here are some sites to read about supplementing with Vit D. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-how-much-vitamin-d-do-i-need/ and https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-deficiency/faq-20058397 You can find many more articles on the Mayo site by Googling Vitamin D Mayo Clinic. There are many more. I do not use any supplements because I just cannot stay on schedule with them. I try to get as many of my vitamins from my food. I do know that it is suggested that you take a combination supplement of both Calcium and Vitamin D. Your body cannot absorb the D without the calcium.