I believe vitamin d helps. But Im VERY skeptical that taking 50k IU is advisable. I think kidney stones may be one possible side effect of over-supplementing.
My advice, would be to begin supplementing with 5-10k IU max IF you are home-ridden and get little sun in the summer or age is greater than 70. Then follow up with doctor on the nex…
I believe vitamin d helps. But Im VERY skeptical that taking 50k IU is advisable. I think kidney stones may be one possible side effect of over-supplementing.
My advice, would be to begin supplementing with 5-10k IU max IF you are home-ridden and get little sun in the summer or age is greater than 70. Then follow up with doctor on the next visit.
Otherwise, start with 5k IU and then talk to a doctor, get a blood test to establish current levels, and tell the doctor you wish to supplement to attain a high level.
Doctor may advise against supplementing and point to RCT's showing no benefit. Science always goes both ways. I would just ask for the risks of taking supplements, then tell him you accept the risks.
I believe vitamin d helps. But Im VERY skeptical that taking 50k IU is advisable. I think kidney stones may be one possible side effect of over-supplementing.
My advice, would be to begin supplementing with 5-10k IU max IF you are home-ridden and get little sun in the summer or age is greater than 70. Then follow up with doctor on the next visit.
Otherwise, start with 5k IU and then talk to a doctor, get a blood test to establish current levels, and tell the doctor you wish to supplement to attain a high level.
Doctor may advise against supplementing and point to RCT's showing no benefit. Science always goes both ways. I would just ask for the risks of taking supplements, then tell him you accept the risks.