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5. Yes the data shows a low dose is effective. Megadoses can do the opposite.

Mon Mar 9, 2020, 02:47 PM

Mar 2020

Fat soluble so excess amounts build up in the body, not flushed like Vitamin C.

Glad you got your levels adjusted!

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Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol [View all] Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 OP

Just had my annual blood work up. Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #1

Good for you checking it. Did you get gummies? Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #2

I did! I'm looking forward to getting my Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #3

My primary care person wants me to take lots of D3. Liberal In Texas Mar 2020 #4

Yes the data shows a low dose is effective. Megadoses can do the opposite. Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #5

I take 5000 IU D3 as a matter of my normal routine Dem2 Mar 2020 #6

Curcumin (turmeric) could be helpful and won't hurt you. Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #7

Thanks for the helpful post. SharonClark Mar 2020 #8

"Doctor Mom" knows! Good you took her advice. Claritie Pixie Mar 2020 #9

I take vitamin D3 every day. Was taking 150,000 iu I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2020 #11