Comment on How long after starting Vitamin D supplements should you notice results?
Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 day ago
Afaik, people in industrialised countries are likely to be vitamin D deficient. However, any vitamin supplements should ideally only be taken if a doctor has told you you do have a deficiency. But I get that this is hard to accomplish in some places and it’s easier to just try on your own so no judgement, just saying.
What makes you think you’re deficient? Because a generally bad mood may just be the expected reaction to the Current Global Situation™.
Well years ago I was tested and found deficient. I don’t remember how bad it was. I didn’t really stick to the supplements.
It’s also currently winter in Europe where it gets dark really early and I have dark skin and don’t leave the house much. I guess I can get tested. I’m just thinking I’d save the money.
Pogogunner@sopuli.xyz 1 day ago
My doctor told me to take vitamin D supplements without even bothering to test if I was deficient. 1000 IU in the summer, 4000 IU in the winter. IIRC, it varies based on your location, time spent outdoors, diet, etc. But it is generally safe to take vitamin D supplements.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 hour ago
i would probably test it. im taking 5k IU on occasion but i forget too often, so it fell from last time.
WalrusDragonOnABike@reddthat.com 1 day ago
Same experience, except without giving a dosing recommendation. TBF, it was getting tested as part of regularly checks, but the recommendation came before testing.