slo’s WEDNESDAY 6/21 poll - Vitamin D

[slo]

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for all of us, which leads me to ask…..

Do you take Vitamin D?
If yes….how often?
(multiple choice)

*#7 is supposed to say - I take vitamin D when I’m deficient.
If a mod sees this and can edit it, I’d be most appreciative.



For Me……I do take vitamin D every day

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I’ve had to take it from the Dr because mine was so low but usually don’t take it - that just told me I needed to get outside more and improve my diet which always need improving ! I asked if a trip to FL could be medically covered since it was winter and my D was so very low but he said No so obviously he didn’t care to treat me correctly always pushing pills when Nature could have done the job !

 

[Kitty 34]

I sit in the sun.....love my sunshine!

 

[DeeBee3]

I started out taking because I was low. I also can't go too long outside without sunblock which therefore blocks the vitamin D absorption. I was told basically take a 15 min walk without it, but unfortunately I will start to turn red in that time. It is what it is. (plus, very little chance to get it outside for about 5-6 months a year where I am)

I take it every day. Even though my levels are "normal" it has become increasingly known that D is so important for all aspects of our health. I just viewed something about men's prostates! It's so easy to take and then whatever you get outside is a plus.

You can google or search for Vitamin D and prostates to get the info I am talking about.

 

[prairie_girl]

I do take it every day because it’s thought that a possible cause (one of many) for ms is a lack of vitamin D.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yes, 1 capsule in the morning. Test showed I was low, doctor told me to take, so I do.

 

[CdnCarrie]

No unless my doctor says otherwise as long as I’m eating healthy I’m not taking extra anything. I think extra vitamins are unnecessary.

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

I don’t take a Vitamin D pill by itself, but it is in my daily multivitamin. I’m sure I need more vitamin D than what is in the multivitamin.

 

[mjkacmom]

I take it a few times a week with my other supplements but take a multivitamin every day (delicious gummies).

 

[bobbiwoz]

No unless my doctor says otherwise as long as I’m eating healthy I’m not taking extra anything. I think extra vitamins are unnecessary.

I agree with this.

 

[easyas123]

I am outside frequently at different intervals and am not deficient, so I guess I'm getting enough thru Mother Nature.

 

[Meriweather]

Everyday ......helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.
DH takes it, DD takes it, DIL takes it, DGD takes it.
We live with lots of sun and that is not always enough

 

[Babs Johnson]

My doctor recommended Vitamin D at least 5 years ago. I take it daily.

 

[Moliphino]

When I remember / when I remember to buy it. I was really good about taking it early on during covid, but at some point ran out and haven't remembered to get more.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I take vitamin D everyday because I can't get it from the sun. I live in the Midwest where we have to wear lots of clothes for the majority of the year. And I have had some issues with skin cancer and need to protect my skin from the sun.

 

[PSUPreston]

I take a daily multi vitamin that includes D

 

[NannyBeBe]

I have been taking 6000 IU of Vitamin D daily for several years.

 

[Southernmiss]

Yes, without it, I would be low and have debilitating pain.

They have done studies and think of D now as a hormone because it affects so much.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

I don’t take a multivitamin or any supplements at all.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I take the same brand as you, SLO.
Once a day, everyday!