Vitamin D3

[stig5882]

Please can someone recommend a good vit D supplement as there are just too many rubbish supplements out there.

[Clutter]

Stig5882, I prefer softgel capsules to tablets as the oil will aid absorption of D3. I was prescribed ProD3 which are available OTC but expensive. I've used Now Foods and currently using Doctor's Best. Solgar are a good brand but I've not used their D3.

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[stig5882 in reply to Clutter]

Than you Clutter have just ordered some Solgar soft cell

[dolphin5]

I've been taking Solgar softgel capsules for about 6 months, and they have worked well. I was taking 10000 IU per day, and have had 3 blood tests to make sure I didn't overdo it. I now have an optimal level, and will take smaller amounts on an ongoing basis.

[stig5882 in reply to dolphin5]

Dolphin5 have you made a typing error or do you mean you took 10,000 IU per day or do you mean 1000 ?

Asking as the tablets come in 1000 doses :/

[dolphin5 in reply to stig5882]

I definitely meant 10000iu. If you google it you'll find it. I've just checked - in fact I'll send you a pm with the link.

Good luck!

[dolphin5]

One more important point - Vitamin D supplements can reduce absorption of Thyroxine, so if you take that, leave several hours before you take the Vit D.

[stig5882 in reply to dolphin5]

Thanks for your reply dolphin5 I am on T3 only but I only take that at night and take vitamins around midday.

Good to hear you are now at optimal levels and I now know Solgar is a good product.