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Posted 12/21/2012 5:08 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Guys,

Im thinking of taking a vitamin D supplement maybe vitamin D3. i notice a few people on here take it, what are your views on it? are you seeing any encouraging results??? p.s is anyone going to find a cure for this horrible annoying condition or what!!!! smilewinkgrin

Posted 12/21/2012 6:02 AM (GMT -5)
My recommendation is to get tested and then supplement to the 40-60 ng/ML range if necessary.

I currently take 30,000 IU per week (Minnesota winter-time dosage) and was just tested a couple of weeks ago with a value of 65 ng/ML.
Posted 12/21/2012 7:52 AM (GMT -5)
I take 5000 IU p/day D3 in a softgel type form. No problems (haven't noticed bennies either though). I've had my levels checked a year or so ago pre-vitamin D and they were normal. Tried a tablet form previously, same dosage, and had side effects - heart palpitations. Picked those up from Vitamin Shoppe. The brand I use now is Now.
Posted 12/21/2012 8:00 AM (GMT -5)
I now take 10,000 iu's daily. Was just diagnosed with osteoporosis . Been taking 5,000 for the last year. Does nothing for My UC! I guess I need it though.
Posted 12/21/2012 9:05 AM (GMT -5)
During my 13 years of having UC, I'm pretty sure I have NEVER had a flare up in the summer, during the time I actually get plenty of Vitamin D from the sun.
Posted 12/21/2012 9:39 AM (GMT -5)
I take 4000IU vitamin D3. My vitamin D was very low at one point. Now its within the normal range but I keep taking it to keep it that way. Doesn't help my UC but I do think I get sick less often.
Posted 12/21/2012 10:44 AM (GMT -5)
I take 10,000 per day during the winter. Keep in mind that the "normal" range is considered low by most naturopath doctors. Closer to 100 ng/ml is considered ideal.

If you want to max out your benefits, make sure you are getting adequate vitamin A and K2 as all three have been found to work together highly synergistic-ally.
Posted 12/21/2012 10:57 AM (GMT -5)
i take about 14,000 iu a day. this is only for the past week or so though. i had been taking a sublingual 10,000 iu most of the year and my levels were 80. when i ran out, i bought a liquid 2000 iu per drop. well, my levels dropped to 40, so now i'm back on my sublingual but i've added in the drops again just so i don't feel like i wasted $20.

obviously, no difference UC wise, but i wasn't taking it for that. i have osteopenia- thanks UC.

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