My recent BMD test showed an overall T score of -1.7. Last year, my vitamin D level tested in normal range. At my follow up appointment last week for my BMD results, my doctor told me to take 2000 mg/day of vitamin D3. I have been taking calcium with D for years, and this is a significant increase in the amount of Vitamin D I have been taking. I have been wondering why I would need more vitamin D if my levels are in normal range.
Re: 2000 mg Vitamin D3 with normal vitamin D levels
Similarly, my doctor has recommended that I continue with a 2000 D daily, even though my D level is now within the normal range. However, I have been taking a 2000 daily for about 1.5 years, which is how long it took for my D level to come up to the normal range. Don't have the papers right in front of me, but I think my number is now at the lower end and, as someone has mentioned, maybe he wants my number to be more mid-range. From what my doctor tells me, despite having to watch D intake, an individual is able to take quite a high dose before experiencing any bad effects.
Re: 2000 mg Vitamin D3 with normal vitamin D levels
One thing to keep in mind with D is that if you take thyroid medications it could affect your levels. It affects different people in different ways. In my case, it made the TSH level go way up while the ft4 has stayed in the good range. This is something to be aware of if you are on thyroid meds and start seeing results that aren't in your norm. I mainly go by how i feel, which is good, but i have started a lower dose of D to see what happens the next time i have labs done.
The recommendations for the best D level is around 50. So if your test shows you are in the 30's, which is in the normal range, your dr. may be wanting to get a level closer to the optimum number. take care...phyllis
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