Things You'll Need:
- Vitamin D
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Step 1
Take vitamin D with calcium.
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Step 2
Avoid taking mineral oil or products containing mineral oil. Mineral oil can interfere with vitamin D absorption.
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Step 3
Avoid overuse of antacids. They will interfere with absorption. If you have perpetual digestive problems, consult with your doctor.
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Step 4
Check your medications. Some can interfere with absorption of vitamin D, such as cortisone and other steroids.
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Step 5
Be careful if you are taking diuretic drugs. They can upset the calcium/vitamin D ratio in your body.
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Step 6
Assess your need for vitamin D if you have liver problems, gallbladder disease or gastrointestinal disorders. All of these can interfere with vitamin D absorption.











Comments
ls1202abc said
on 11/16/2009 Check your blood Vit D levels 25 (OH)D to be 50-70 ng/ml and check your calcium levels as high Vit D raises calcium, avoid too much of calcium in blood. The article suggests to supplement with 400IU/day. Levels as high as 5,000 or more were found to be safe.
Pubmed.gov describes a study where researchers gave 5,000 IU/day for 12 mo to elderly without side effects. Check out Vitamin D cousel too.
sylvia-gogo said
on 1/17/2009 I agree with afrenchsoul about many of us with low levels of vit d in our system but it is wrong to post that there is no toxicity issues. Try looking at Dr. Mercola's website where he has posted a good deal about the benefits and problems with vit. d. Testing levels with a credible lab is essential.
Try this link as a start:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/06/28/if-you-choose-to-take-oral-vitamin-d-how-much-should-you-take.aspx
Good health to all...