Just a FYI ;) It is possible to overdose on Vitamin D, because it's a fat-soluble vitamin. But you'd have to take 60,000 units a day for several months.
What is vitamin D toxicity? Should I be worried about taking supplements?
Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D, is a rare but potentially serious condition that occurs when you have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your body.
Vitamin D toxicity is usually caused by large doses of vitamin D supplements — not by diet or sun exposure.
The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination. Vitamin D toxicity might progress to bone pain and kidney problems, such as the formation of calcium stones.
No problem. You can take two of those a week and do just fine. Your body will store some excess Vitamin D in the cells, which is where it needs to be anyway.
Make sure you take a d3 supplement with k2 in it. That helps the distribution of it to go to the right places. It doesn’t need to be a high amount. One of my D3s has k2 in it and the other doesn’t. I take them at the same time. Dr Ken D Berry or Dr Eric Berg on YouTube (I know...) have tons of information re: good vitamins and what not. Worth checking out
If you are already low on vit D, it can take three weeks to reach a protective level.
My daily regime is:
D3 5000iu
K2 200ug
Zinc citrate 30mg
Magnesium citrate 400mg
Boron (trace amount)
For boron, I put one heaped teaspoon of boracic acid powder ("foot powder" from my pharmacy) into boiling water then dilute that down with cold water to make a pint. I take one capful per day in coffee.
I saw a video of a Doctor explaining it is not sufficient to rely on sunshine for your Vitamin D. Especially if you don't live in a very sunny area. People who do live in sunny areas often are darker with more melanin. The melanin doesn't let the sun in, protecting their skin. Lighter people try to avoid sun to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. The more north you are, the less sunshine.
The reason people become ill in the fall and winter is twofold:
Viruses thrive in cold temperatures
There's often less sun, so you're getting vitamin D in very small amounts.
The vitamin D isn't there to boost your immune system.
I just got my bottle of D3 today and took one. Feel better already! Knowing I'm boosting my natural immunity.
Check the dosage. Mine are 4,000 units and I'm going to start doubling the dose after seeing this. I was taking 1 a day and am moving to 2 a day.
Just a FYI ;) It is possible to overdose on Vitamin D, because it's a fat-soluble vitamin. But you'd have to take 60,000 units a day for several months.
What is vitamin D toxicity? Should I be worried about taking supplements? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D, is a rare but potentially serious condition that occurs when you have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D toxicity is usually caused by large doses of vitamin D supplements — not by diet or sun exposure.
The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination. Vitamin D toxicity might progress to bone pain and kidney problems, such as the formation of calcium stones.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-toxicity/faq-20058108
Good info. I got some of those 20,000 IU bottles recently and then read that too high of doses can cause anxiety. Oops.
No problem. You can take two of those a week and do just fine. Your body will store some excess Vitamin D in the cells, which is where it needs to be anyway.
Make sure you take a d3 supplement with k2 in it. That helps the distribution of it to go to the right places. It doesn’t need to be a high amount. One of my D3s has k2 in it and the other doesn’t. I take them at the same time. Dr Ken D Berry or Dr Eric Berg on YouTube (I know...) have tons of information re: good vitamins and what not. Worth checking out
These videos are excellent:
Increasing vitamin D Absorption (and statins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zqatJkyhPU
How Much Vitamin D is Toxic?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2glDkfDUiM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDGgPvmkXA
If you are already low on vit D, it can take three weeks to reach a protective level.
My daily regime is:
For boron, I put one heaped teaspoon of boracic acid powder ("foot powder" from my pharmacy) into boiling water then dilute that down with cold water to make a pint. I take one capful per day in coffee.
Read this book:
https://files.catbox.moe/dqdag6.pdf
Do you go outside?
Getting enough vitamin d is crucial for health. So if exercise. Make sure you're going outside.
I saw a video of a Doctor explaining it is not sufficient to rely on sunshine for your Vitamin D. Especially if you don't live in a very sunny area. People who do live in sunny areas often are darker with more melanin. The melanin doesn't let the sun in, protecting their skin. Lighter people try to avoid sun to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. The more north you are, the less sunshine.
The reason people become ill in the fall and winter is twofold: