Thorne Basic B recommended vitamin B complex that contains folate, but they are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule) Thorne can be difficult to find at reasonable price, should be around £20-£25. iherb.com often have in stock. Or try ebay
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 5-7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, you might want to consider taking a separate folate supplement (eg Jarrow methyl folate 400mcg) and continue separate B12
Post discussing how biotin can affect test results
From personal experience I get bone pain in my legs when my vitamin D is low. Once John's vitamin D levels increase the pain may well lessen.
I'm also being 'monitored' for a possible parathyroid problem; I have lowish vitamin D, high PTH and in range calcium levels. I'm trying to up my vitamin D levels in the hope that my parathyroid levels come down.
Slowdragon's put a lot of useful info in their reply. Other than watch and wait what has the GP said?
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We are so confused and have read conflicting articles on supplementing with Vitamin D when Parathyroid is faulty - his levels are low in fact just over adequate .
Did you supplement with Vit D whilst you being investigated for parathyroid issues .
Yes I did and still am taking vitamin D as the consultant is monitoring my parathyroid and vitamin D blood levels. But due to my vitamin D being low they're hoping that my parathyroid hormone levels will drop as vitamin D levels increase.
Has your partner been referred to a specialist? Lots of useful information in Slowdragon's reply. What has the GP said about his high PTH? He really needs further investigations/referral.
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