Sat, Nov-23-19, 15:18
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Finding the Pieces
Posts: 17,049
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Plan: Mishmash
Stats: 365/308.0/185
BF:
Progress: 32%
Location: Maryland, US
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Originally Posted by Bonnie OFS
And when I first started taking D3 for SAD, I was taking (IIRC) 10k, but it was causing problems. I no longer remember what the problems were, but 2k has worked well for my seasonal depression. Any reason I should be increasing it to a higher but tolerable amount - say 4-5k?
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Reasons: The higher amount of vitamin D3 protects from 37 types of cancer. You live at a higher latitude where vitamin D3 cannot be made from sun from Oct thru April. It protects liver and kidneys. It inhibits the shingles virus.
I generally recommend 5k from spring thru summer and 10k from fall thru winter for POC; 2k/5k for paler skinned people. More may be needed if you have any health problems or low vitamin D status.
D3 supplements shouldn't be taken past 2 pm as it can interfere with sleep. |