dosage of supplements

kmf

I am trying to wade through various supplements. At this point I have narrowed down my main interest to D-3 ( do I need magnesium w/it?, Flaxseed Oil and DHA oil.  Anyone w/recommended dosages?  Thanks.  Karenanne

DGHoff

Hi Karenanne, 

I am taking 5,000 IU of vitamin D (though I do live in the north, so that does impact my dosage). Have you had your levels tested? You might want to just so you can see where you are at now. 

DeAnn 

dlb823

Karenanne ~  Have you had your Vitamin D levels checked?  It's a good idea to do this so that you know where you are starting and can figure out how much you need to take to get your level up where you want it.  I live in sunny CA, so my level was naturally pretty high.  But I still supplement with 400 IU/day of D3, just for added insurance.  I haven't noticed any of the brands I buy specifically formulated with magnesium, but D3 and magnesium are both needed to properly absorb calcium.    Deanna

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003569.htm