Which is better vitamin D2 or vitamin D3?
According to an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition report, medical literature regarded D2 and D3 “as equivalent and interchangeable” for many years, “yet this presumption of equivalence is based on studies of rickets prevention in infants conducted 70 years ago…
What’s the right level of vitamin D to take?
A different opinion on the right target level of vitamin D is presented in an article titled “Vitamin D Deficiency: Is There Really a Pandemic?” published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Can you get vitamin D3 from the Sun?
When your skin absorbs ultraviolet radiation, a cholesterol precursor in your body is converted to vitamin D3 (one type of D vitamin). However, it’s difficult for most people to get the amount of vitamin D they need from the sun alone.
What should serum 25 ( OH ) D3 levels be?
They recommend serum 25(OH)D3 levels of 40-60 ng/ml for healthy people. I personally double this range because of a recent prostate cancer scare.
How much vitamin D3 can you take in a day?
The amount of melanin present in the exposed skin is a huge factor–both in vitamin D3 production and in determining the minimum erythemal (UV-A) radiation dose one should tolerate. Most individuals can make the equivalent of 10,000 to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 before erythemal skin damage occurs in near overhead sun exposure.
What are the side effects of taking vitamin D3?
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, loss of appetite, thirst, urinating more or less than usual, body aches, stiffness, confusion, or irregular heartbeats. What should I avoid while taking Vitamin D3? Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any multivitamins, mineral supplements, or antacids while you are taking Vitamin D3.
How many IU of vitamin D3 before skin damage occurs?
Most individuals can make the equivalent of 10,000 to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 before erythemal skin damage occurs in near overhead sun exposure. Disappointed by doctors July 28, 2017
What foods have vitamin D2 and D3?
There are two main kinds of vitamin D—D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). D2 is found in plant foods, including fungi like mushrooms and yeasts. D3 is only available in animal foods, and it’s the type of vitamin D your body makes on its own when it’s exposed to UV light.