• ThisMachinePostsHog [they/them, he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Also chances are you're not a doctor, but I'm having a hard time finding info on how long it'll take on supplements before we start building enough Vitamin D in our body. Do you have any info on this?

    • theother2020 [comrade/them, she/her]
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      4 years ago

      I take D3 and have regular blood work. I got a big jump in my levels taking D3 8000 IUs/ day after 60 days. And I could feel the difference (more energy and stamina). I maintain at 4000 IU per day. I take it with K2 (M4 & M7 formulation, but either work) to keep the calcium where it’s supposed to be (bones not arteries).

      Not a doctor.

      • ThisMachinePostsHog [they/them, he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Okay, cool, thanks for that, comrade! I read that 4000 is a lot, but I have an appointment on Wednesday with my caseworker so I'll ask her about getting a blood test set up.

        • theother2020 [comrade/them, she/her]
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          4 years ago

          Cool. If you are low (under 30), I’d start with 5000 IU and get tested again in 30-60 days.

          10 mins in the noon day summer sun produces about 10,000 international units.