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Posted 6/28/2024 11:34 AM (GMT -5)
Just wanted input on what a good Vitamin to take would be. On Entyvio and 77 years old. Thanks
Posted 6/29/2024 7:31 AM (GMT -5)
Hello, personally, I have to be very careful with my ulcerative colitis because I sometimes feel that vitamins exacerbate my symptoms, so I limit myself: Vitamin D, Omega 3 and multivitamins.
Posted 6/29/2024 7:34 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the response. I was thinking about starting a multi-vitamin and wanted to see what others are using with no issues.
Posted 6/29/2024 7:52 AM (GMT -5)
10,000 of D3 every morning and 100 mcg of K2(MK7) every morning and then another 100 mcg again at night.

Take both with a teaspoon of peanut butter (these are fat soluble vitamins>..absorbed best with a little fat).

Both proven to really help the immune system

Important NOT to take D3 without taking K2(Mk7)
Posted 6/29/2024 8:25 AM (GMT -5)
I take a senior multivitamin from GNC, plus extra vitamin D3 because of osteoporosis. I take this after I eat a meal or at least a sandwich. I've been doing this for several years without any issues.
Posted 6/29/2024 8:45 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you.
Posted 6/29/2024 9:17 AM (GMT -5)
I take Costco’s senior multivitamin and have for years.
Posted 6/30/2024 12:55 AM (GMT -5)
I take Centrum Silver multi-vitamin on alternate days, and Nature Made D3 1,000 units as the alternate. My IBD gastro approved that because my bloods were testing extremely high for B-family when I took the Centrum Silver daily, probably owing to my diet intake. Did your ophthalmologist recommend any specific vitamin or supplement? Some are interested in lutein & lycopene, which Centrum Silver lists on its content panel. / Old Hat (40+ yrs with left-sided UC; in remission taking Colazal)
Posted 7/1/2024 4:13 PM (GMT -5)
I take a nature made multi vitamin with no issues.
Posted 7/2/2024 12:08 PM (GMT -5)
I take Sisu Multi Active plus individuals.

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Posted 7/5/2024 7:24 AM (GMT -5)
10,000 of D3 every morning

I need to take 5,000 IU of D3 every day to maintain optimum blood levels between 50 and 60 ng/ml. If you are taking 10,000 IU a day then you should get your blood levels tested to make sure that you are not overdosing.

Overdosing Vit D can have very serious side effects.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-toxicity/faq-20058108
The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination. Vitamin D toxicity might progress to bone pain and kidney problems, such as the formation of calcium stones.
Posted 7/6/2024 8:10 AM (GMT -5)
I take Nature Made women 50+, 4000 D3(2000 2x/day), and 1000 C (500 2x/day).
Posted 7/6/2024 12:54 PM (GMT -5)
Rusty,

Be careful on the 10,000 vitamin D. I take that amount also...but I have my vitamin D level checked at least every 6 months. We just lowered it for the summer months....

Your level can raise pretty quickly when the seasons change and you start going outside more.

Clo
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