Vitamin D

[Oma3]

How much is too much Vit D 3 supplement to take? I take 2000 iu units 3 times a day. I suffer with depression especially in the winter. This year, I increased my Vit D 3 to 6000 units and feel so much better. Vit D is far soluble so will it do harm? Thanks

[Kneesandtoes]

I have taken 400iu a day October to May. Checking my book on arthritis for an other post I noticed the recommendation to increase to 600 iu after the age of seventy. Your dose sounds very large. I would not take that much unless told by a doctor.

[Oma3 in reply to Kneesandtoes]

Thank you. I will ask Dr at next appt

[arthritis_action Partner]

Hello Oma3 we hope you found the answer you were looking for by speaking to your healthcare professional. If you need any nutritional advice or information, you might want to have a look at our website - we have a lot of tasty recipes and healthy-advice for managing your inflammation and pain: arthritisaction.org.uk/livi...

Hope this helps!

All the best,

Despina

Arthritis Action Communications Officer

[Oma3 in reply to arthritis_action]

Thank you very much. I was to take no more than 4000 iu a day