Vitamin D?

2miraclesmom
2miraclesmom Member Posts: 131
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

I just found out my vitamin D level is low (25). My dr wants me to start taking 2000 iu's a day. That is the easy part. I went on line (amazon) to order some and there are so many different kinds with so many different ingredients! Some have GMO, geltatin, maltodextrin,  and so much more. Where do I start? Can anyone recommend a brand that is "safe" for us bc patients? I guess I should also start taking a daily vitamin to make sure I am getting everything else as well. TIA

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  • althea
    althea Member Posts: 1,595
    edited January 2014

    Carlson's 2000 iu D3 softgels is what I use for myself and for my mom.  My mom gets tested more often than I do.  She often skips her vit d gelcap.  Two times ago her level was in the 60s, and the most recent dropped clear down to the 30s.  Now she has a compression fracture in her back.  For a level as low as 25, you have a ways to go just to get into the bottom of the range (30-100).  Optimal levels are between 60 and 80.  Vitamin D is very important for bone health.  Good luck getting your levels up.  Best to take it with meals containing healthy fats. 

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  • Michele2013
    Michele2013 Member Posts: 350
    edited January 2014

    My level was 19 and my onc put me on replesta. You can get it from the pharmacy, without a prescription. I take it once a week. Price is $16.00 for a months worth.

    Good luck:)

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