Wife has been told she is vitamin D deficient (unsure if any specific number metrics were provided) during her last blood test for her thyroid levels.
So, now I need to source some bargain level wisdom on vitamin d, and where fellow OzB'ers source their supplies from?
Any pointers would be welcome.
Scrolling through some previous deals talk of various IU levels, but unsure if just 'really big numbers' is sufficient, and also combining with K2.
my GP specifically told me to get Ostelin so i figure it must be good. If it was the pharmacist I'd be suspicious but the GP has nothing to gain from it
Just bulk swisse for us, haven't found cheaper.
FWIW I had the same deficiency and the GP prescribed me some VERY high dose VitD (10000 or 100000 IU?) in oil to get caught up. Might be worth asking about
My specialist recommended 4,000iu daily, if I miss a day I’m to take 8,000 the next day.
I buy swisse 400 pack when it’s on 1/2 price special for around $15
Albos apothecary?
Great comment
Or Costco and they usually go on special.
Is sunscreen cheaper than Vitamin D?
The hole in the ozone layer over Australia has pretty much disappeared.
The ozone layer doesn't block 100% of UV radiation.
@donga100: It blocks most of the UV-B.
The ozone layer absorbs almost 100% of the most harmful UV-C rays. It absorbs around 90% of UV-B and approximately 50% of UV-A
I was going to say the same thing. This is OzBargain. The sun is free.
Don't you just go out in the sun for 10 minutes around midday?
It's free. Gets you outside. Go for a brisk walk and you kill 2 birds with one stone.
Sure, but please be wary of making ableist comments. I'm a carer and support worker; not everyone can simply get outside and go for a walk.
Please refrain from making comments online. Not every is able to use a computer
Ability for the body to make vitamin D varies and also decreases quite a lot with age. It's why most old people take vitamin d, because they burn faster and aren't making much vitamin d.
My mum has an issue making vitamin d, her doctor for years kept telling her to just get out in the sun more (until she changed to a doctor who apparently actually learned something about medicine instead of anecdotes).
I'll keep that in mind for when I get old (if I remember to remember that I had something to remember).
I walk the dog each morning, and mostly sat in the sun for an hour each lunchtime and I still had low Vitamin D, which surprised me.
My GP recommended OsteVit-D once-a-week capsules.
kickbacks ?
Try going out on morning walk daily. It will give you and your wife some sunshine as well as good bonding. +vitamin d OsteVit
as well as good bonding
or the opposite…
OP needs to buy a sunglass before going on morning walks. You never know which hottie you see on the morning walk. Something can lead to many things
So are sunglasses cheaper than vitamin D?
You can get Ostelin Vitamin D 7000IU from the Pharmacist. The benefit is that you ll take 1 cap weekly instead of taking one daily
Should cost around $20 for 24 weeks of supply.
I take 2 x 5000 vit D capsules daily plus cod liver oil capsules. I get my vit D from iherb.com. It's called Country Life I think and they're small capsules.
I also take K2 but I take one every 2nd night and take my vit D in the morning. If you want to read up about it, google Dr Steven Lin - he's an Australian dentist who has an article about it.
There is no evidence to support such high doses.
Actually, there is surprisingly little evidence of benefits for anyone of Vit D supplements, even though low serum levels are associated with problems.
google Dr Steven Lin
I just did….
allegations he threatened to kill two of his former lovers during an “ice bender”.
A dentist? Is he also a dietician? (nutritionists don't count)
Don't forget to get one with K2.
We use these lately, they are not oil based https://nootropicsdepot.com/vitamin-d3-k2-with-vitamin-c-tab… (prices in USD), not the cheapest but not to bad. Then again I'm not sure the wisdom in skimping on nutrition product. :)
Dr was impressed with my levels at the last checkup.
"Vitamin K is an essential vitamin and is typically supplemented for its cardiovascular benefits. The two primary forms of Vitamin K are phylloquinones (Vitamin K1) and menaquinones (Vitamin K2). Vitamin K comes in a few different forms that are sometimes referred to as vitamers, and there are several different vitamers within the Vitamin K2 group that are abbreviated as MK-x. Within the vitamin K2 group, the form known as MK-7 displays the highest bioavailability, whilst the MK-4 form is most commonly found in food. We have carried a vitamin D3 + MK-7 product for many years, however we are now adding this product with MK-4 instead of MK-7. The reason for this is that not everyone responds favorably to MK-7 and thus we wanted to ensure that more people could benefit from a high quality vitamin D3 + K2 supplement by offering one with a generally more tolerable form of K2. Do keep in mind that MK-7 is significantly more bioavailable, however, we did account for this by increasing the MK-4 dose 10-fold in comparison to MK-7!
The benefits of vitamin K2 are far ranging, from enhancing bone health to cognitive health. Research conducted over the last decade has shown that cognitive function and Vitamin K supplement consumption appear to be directly correlated. One of the unexpected findings from this research was the relationship between Vitamin K and the myelin sheaths of neurons. Animal studies found that a Vitamin K supplement may help promote myelin sheath function and thus support a critical foundation needed for overall cognitive function. Subsequent studies observed a positive correlation between cognitive-based performance tasks and Vitamin K supplementation."
"Why Should I Take Vitamin D3 & K2 Together?
It’s well known that most Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 supplements are typically formulated together, but why specifically formulate Vitamin K and Vitamin D together? Vitamin K and Vitamin D have a very synergistic relationship with each other and they each help potentiate the other’s benefits! Some of the most notable benefits of these two in combination are their support of cardiovascular and bone function. Research has also shown that these two exhibit cognitive benefits on their own but can be better utilized when supplemented in combination."
:) Says albo but it's a picture of a Dicky Knee instead.
SBOB is your wife taking any blood thinners?…beware of any contraindications…
She's not but appreciate the checking
SBOB is your wife taking any blood thinners?…beware of any contraindication
I was on Warfarin for years before switching to Apixaban. Both are fine with vitamin D.
Officially there are no interactions from Warfarin and Apixaban and Vitamin D.
Its not the Vit D but the Vit K which is often recommended to take with Vit D that is of concern
Its not the Vit D but the Vit K which is often recommended to take with Vit D that is of concern
Yep. Vitamin K is a big no no with Warfarin, but no drama with Apixaban.
Also, there are no antidotes for Apixaban overdose. If you overdosed on Warfarin. vitamin K is given to reverse anticoagulation.
I've been on blood thinners over 17 years.
I still find Ostelin to be the best, tried all the other ones. Note that I have regular blood test to confirm the level as well.
It regularly goes on sale at Chemist Warehouse, and I like capsule form because I can just eat it on the go.
Everyone is a bit different when it comes to their requirement though, so better to just consult with the GP. I have friends who need 5000-10000 because they have problems absorbing vit d or something like that. Considering your wife hasn't started complaining about the symptoms of vit d deficiency, she might still be on the borderline. Also reminder that taking too much when you don't need it can be harmful too.
It's also perfect timing to take her for holiday where there's a lot of outdoor activities involved :D (tbh, that's better for me than taking those capsules but can't always be on hols all year round sadly)
Just spend 20 mins in the morning / afternoon sun … far more health benefits and far cheaper :/
Get the 10,000 iu bad boys.
I'd take 2 of them a day for a couple of weeks and the change was incredible.
Better sleep,
More energy.
better mood.
1000iu's didn't do anything.
Placebo effect is powerful. You need a control group.
DW i had it backed up with blood tests :)
Thanks all for the responses/wisdom
Much appreciated
I had the same diagnosis and advised by GP to take a supplement. I find Ostelin 1000 IU from Chemist Warehouse to be good value especially when there is a promo on it.