Would like advice please for Vit.D supplement.

Managed to get full blood test results this morning via an E mail from my Endo's secretary and was surprised by Vit D result .....49 nmol/L. 50 - 250 L

Indicates insufficiency. This was taken in March.

Can someone suggest a good Vit D supplement and how much to take please?

Folate was 20 ( 4.6 - 20) B12 450 ( 180 - 900) looks like I need to take my B12 methylcobalamin every day again ?... Had only been taking it spasmodically.

Will welcome any advice especially on Vit D

Am on 75mcgs Levo + 10mcgs T3 as a result of tests - since March.

[Clutter]

Marfit, if you're able to get in the sun for a few hours a week 2,000iu daily should be sufficient but if not 5,000iu daily will fill up your tank. After a couple of months 2.000iu should be a good maintenance dose. Solgar and Now Foods softgels have been good for me. Both available via Amazon (please use the pinned TUK affiliate link).

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Thanks Clutter,I will send for some Solgar .

I wouldn't have known this result ...it was because my GP only received my TSH,FT4 and FT3 results which had been acted upon thankfully,hence the T4/T3 combo,I decided to approach Endo's secretary as I'd had a lot of tests.I must say she was very quick in sending me an E mail with all my results. I need as much help as I can get to ease the joint pain.

I do like to keep my own records....it's the only way to chart progress.

.....all a part of the digging for answers as you had previously said.x

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Marfit,

You could try 10,000iu daily for a month before dropping back to 2,000-5,000iu daily to see if it helps the joint pain. Worked a treat for me

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Remember that VitD is fat soluble....! Also when we are over 50 the absorption and metabolism of the UVB rays on the skin and the manufacture of D are slowed down....and less efficient.

B12 needs to be around 900 as only 20% of the result is available to be used at a cellular level where it is needed. This information is on the website

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

Also in Japan the range is 500-1300 - also mentioned on the above website.

It is also suggested that you take VitK2 with VitD - important for bones. mercola.com covers this topic and sells a D spray with K2...

Good luck

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Thanks Marz....need all the help I can get.

Definitely need some extra Vit.D input.......have actually ordered some D3 from amazon via TUK link ,but will keep your thoughts in mind.

Haven't forgotten a visit to Crete......just need to feel a bit better and ready to come.. ....but making progress.

Hope you are well x

[Marz in reply to Hidden]

Takes at least 3 months for levels to come up - of course we are all different - and especially as you have good weather at the moment - it may take less

Am feeling fine - just a pesky back ! Busy with guests - so have to be on top form to be the cleaning lady et al !! Just having a sit in between ironing loads of Egyptian cotton - in the heat !!

M x

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Thanks for the D3 advice .....it all helps.

Don't envy you all the ironing,but hope you are enjoying the summer season ..... Sorry to hear about the back though.x

[Marz in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - backs ? I think it is something we all seem to have to deal with. Had surgery in 2007 in Germany - had to sign for the nerve damage that would be inevitable. At least I can still walk - but am best off on the floor doing yoga.... xx

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You have certainly had your share of problems Marz.

Hopefully,the environment and weather is helpful to you in Crete.I admire all that you do.

I haven't done yoga,but love exercising in water,to music.

My husband has done tai chi. We wish you well x

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Wow - that sounds good x

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I use the Biotics Research bio D mulsion forte (2000iu per drop). I found that I didn't absorb soft gels (or something), but my levesl started to go up when I got the drops.- not cheap, but a bottle lasts nearly a year.

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Thanks for your reply.....have actually sent for some Solgar soft gel capsules,however,have made a note of the drops just in case I need another option,so thanks for that.

Glad you are improving.x