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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Smokey on January 31, 2015, 05:02:41 PM

Title: Vitamin D- level now tested
Post by: Smokey on January 31, 2015, 05:02:41 PM

Hi

I promised I would let you all know what my Vit D level was after being tested last month. It is 90 so adequate according to guidelines at the moment,however that is with me taking 1000is every day for the past 18months not sure what it was before,but maybe able to find out at next doc appointment.It would be interesting to see what everyone else's is?

Title: Re: Vitamin D- level now tested
Post by: Joyce on January 31, 2015, 05:10:34 PM

Never had it tested.  I do take tablets, but much lower dose. Mine are calcium ones with added vit D. 

Title: Re: Vitamin D- level now tested
Post by: Milamam on January 31, 2015, 05:54:13 PM

Two weeks ago mine was 28, quite low. Was started on Vit. D drops , will test again in 3 months.

Title: Re: Vitamin D- level now tested
Post by: Dancinggirl on January 31, 2015, 06:37:09 PM

The medical profession is keen on testing this nowadays as it is now known how important Vit D is.  A large proportion of the population is deficient, as sunshine is the main source and many of us get so little exposure to sunshine throughout the year.  Especially in winter it's worth taking a supplement.   DG x

Title: Re: Vitamin D- level now tested
Post by: honorsmum on January 31, 2015, 06:50:55 PM

I've not had mine tested, but after researching it, I have started taking 4000 iu (I think) every other day.