Vitamin D levels

[Karenhskippy]

Can anyone advise. Blood test showed my vit d level in October as 72.5 nmol/l is this low? It doesn't flag as abnormal.

The more attached says optimum levels seen in autumn. It also says replete?

Can anyone tell me what this means please?

[Mistydawn]

Hi Karen

72.5 nmol/l is not low. According to the link below anything >50 nmol/l is adequate although I have seen figures c. 80/90 nmol/l being branded as optimal:

rnhrd.nhs.uk/uploads/files/....

Optimum means favourable and replete means ‘we’ll supplied’ which indicates that the most favourable levels are seen in the autumn.

Hope this helps

[Karenhskippy in reply to Mistydawn]

Thank you, I thought replete meant full but when I converted the nmol by divided 2.5 I thought it was low. 😊

[Zest]

Hi Karenhskippy

Welcome to the Healthy eating forum.

Zest

[Karenhskippy in reply to Zest]

Thank you.

[andyswarbs]

I used to take vitd tabs because I was told my levels were low. However I later found out two things. Firstly low vitd is a sign that your body is not operating at peak health, not a proven cause. Secondly those who take vitd tabs do not get better health outcomes in the long term.

Now i don't take vitd, i don't worry and just ensure i can get good sunshine daily if possible. Oh, and I try to keep my body in great health.