Vitamin D.

[chocolat]

Hi. Got my result on vitamin D level today

72 nmol/L (75-250) "low "

I have been taking 1000 iu for 4 months I believe this is not enough. Anyone care to comment?

Also got these results :

B12 485ng/L. (170 - 730)

Serum ferritin. 90 ug / L. (15. - 300)

Serum folate. 10.9. ug/ L. ( 3.0 - 23)

I'm trialing liothyronine too. The brain fog went straightaway !! Hoping to optimize my health now.

[RedApple Administrator]

If I was in your shoes, I'd probably increase my vit D dose by taking an extra 1,000iu on alternate days. I'd also be tempted to add in some B12, maybe 1,000mcg for a couple of days a week.

Isn't it great when that fog lifts... it's as if the sun burst out from behind a big dark cloud

[chocolat]

Hi, yes, sunshine at last!!! B-) I'll increase my dose and see how I get on. Thanks. Pam

[Hidden]

Choc, May I ask was your vit d test (& ref range) from the GP?

as my on-line NHS lab test said 50 was 'adequate' - but I reckon 80 is better (even 125 optimal) but cautious as lab ranges differ according to region. (see other Vit D post above).

I would hazard to guess that ferratin seems a bit low too, but great that your fog has lifted!

Jane

[chocolat in reply to Hidden]

Hi Jane. Yes this was a print out from the blood test from GP. A follow up from starting vit D 1000iu daily 4 months ago. Have got a consultation with him on Monday, so will discuss what this means. Don't know yet what the previous result was. Be good to know how much its gone up since then. Pam

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can I suggest you get a calcium test too (my GP wouldn't do it) but think it's important too J x

[chocolat]

I'll ask my GP for it on Monday x