What’s the recommended dose for Vitamin D for women?
I only take 1000IU a day and thinking if I need to boost it up to 2000IU.
Bones are aging and I think I need more ![]()
vit d is found in the sun
Re: Vitamin D
does anyone know what the recommended dosage is?
Jal_Pari have you heard of "D-Drops"?
Re: Vitamin D
You can get a test done to check for deficiencies.
My OB/GYN did a test and told me to start taking 2000 IU daily.
Re: Vitamin D
How much vitamin D do you need to reach healthy levels if you are deficient?
While most researchers are recommending people take in 1,000 IU of vitamin D every day, it's estimated that people with low levels of vitamin D in their blood would need to take in 3,000 IU to raise their levels.
Osteoporosis Canada says people who need high doses to reach optimal vitamin D levels can take in up to 2,000 IU without medical supervision, but monitoring may be needed if higher doses are required.
It takes about 18 minutes of midday sun exposure for your body to absorb that much vitamin D — or three times the daily recommended dosage in supplements, when sun is not an option.
How much is too much vitamin D?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says "excessive amounts of vitamin D can be harmful to infants, and may be characterized by nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, muscle and joint aches, confusion, and fatigue, as well as more serious consequences such as kidney damage."
The FDA recommends no more than 400 IU of vitamin D a day for children. Health Canada says half that is adequate for people under the age of 50.
The FDA and Health Canada say 2,000 IU of vitamin D is the "tolerable upper intake level." If you take in much more than that, you could develop some of the symptoms described above.