I was told by my doctor that my Vitamin D levels are too low and that I should take Vitamin D3 2,000 IU. I currently have Vitamin D3 1,000 IU. I went to 3 different stores looking for the Vitamin D3 2,000 IU's and they were either out of it or didn't carry it. I'm wondering if I can take two Vitamin D3 1,000 IU's instead? Does anyone know?
Thanks!
Thanks everyone! I typed my question while at work and I was wrong on the IU amounts. I'm supposed to be taking 4,000 IU and the pills I have are for 2,000 IU's. So I'll take two of those pills and then get re-tested in a few months. I appreciate all of the suggestions :)
Yes you can take 2, but try going to a local food co-op to find a better assortment of vitamin D. We buy 5000 I.U tablets. After you have been taking the D3 for a while, make sure you go back and have them retest you. 2000 I.U seems very conservative for someone with a actual deficiency. Make sure the dosage they put you on actually brings you back into balance.
Yes you can. I buy mine from www.ProfessionalSupplementCenter.com
The brand is Metagenics and is pharmaceutical grade 2000 IU tablets.
They also have 5000 IU tablets that I take during the winter months.
Hi 2:
Check with Carlsonlabs.com for vitamins. They ship to your door.
Also when taking Calcium, take Vit. C. Calcium is hard to digest.
If you choose to take a digestive aid, enzymedica.com is a good
place to shop.
Good luck.
D.
Yes you can take 2. I also think 2000 may be conservative if you're deficient. the doctor gave me an Rx for a 50,000 (yes, fifty) weekly pill to bring my levels up.
BTW, if you take b-12 vitamin, don't take it at the same time as vit D... they sort of cancel each other out.
Good luck and get some sunshine too :-)
~C.~
Yes you can take 2 at the same time. I have purchased 2 different brands so far: Nature's Plus 1000iu and it is Maui Berry Burst flavor and it is giant and sickenly sweet! I can't stomach it every day. The other is Enzymatic Therapy 2000iu and it is a tiny chocolate chewable and it is yummy! If you can find this one at a health food store, go for it.
Also, you CAN take D3 and B12 at the same time:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/418641-can-you-take-liq...
My doc gave me 50,000 also when I was deficient. Now I take 5,000 to maintain and I try and get sun.
Oh and yes you can take 2
