What does this reading for vit D mean?

[Clance1999]

Dr wants to discuss tomorrow

31.7 nmoL/L

Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 level

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Clance1999

It means that your Vit D level is very low.

In some areas Vit D deficiency is when level is <25, in some areas it is when level is <30.

Your GP may prescribe a Vit D supplement.

Come back and tell us how much D3 he prescribed.

There are important cofactors needed when taking D3 which your GP probably won't know about because they aren't taught much about nutrition. You will need to buy these yourself. I can give you full details when you come back and tell us how much D3 you have been prescribed.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Low vitamin DGP should prescribe at least 1600iu everyday for 6 months

NHS Guidelines on dose vitamin D required

ouh.nhs.uk/osteoporosis/use...

GP will often only prescribe to bring vitamin D levels to 50nmol.

Some areas will prescribe to bring levels to 75nmol or even 80nmol

leedsformulary.nhs.uk/docs/...

GP should advise on self supplementing if over 50nmol, but under 75nmol (but they rarely do)

mm.wirral.nhs.uk/document_u...

Once you Improve level, very likely you will need on going maintenance dose to keep it there.

Test twice yearly via NHS private testing service when supplementing

vitamindtest.org.uk

Vitamin D mouth spray by Better You is very effective as it avoids poor gut function. There’s a version made that also contains vitamin K2 Mk7

amazon.co.uk/BetterYou-Dlux...

Vitamin D and thyroid disease

grassrootshealth.net/blog/t...

Government recommends everyone supplement October to April

gov.uk/government/news/phe-...