Do any of you Bees take a vitamin D supplement? If so, how many "IU" do you take?
I've had a vitamin D deficiency for two years now. I'm planning to add a 2,000 IU supplement along with the 1,400 IU I already get through my prenatal vitamins. I'm meeting with my doctor in a couple weeks to discuss this but would love to hear what you girls are doing in the meantime.
pomelo / 5093 posts
I take 2000 iui daily, and it makes a huge difference in my energy levels.
GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts
@Silva: @mrs. bird: @MrsH: Thanks for letting me know!
GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts
@sarac: Thanks for letting me about your energy. I'm hoping I get a boost in that department too.
GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts
@redsmarties: Ohhhh I love hearing that. Makes me feel good about taking 3,400 iu.
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@MrsMcD: Yep! Naturopath recommended, because of my energy levels, anxiety and depression. Its definitely helping.
pomelo / 5093 posts
@MrsMcD: huge boost in energy and also in my mood. I have to be careful to take it in the mornings, though, or it messes up my nighttime sleep.
grapefruit / 4649 posts
I take 4,000 iu and it helps a ton. I notice if I forget to take it for a week or so. My levels were really low and my doctor had me take a larger dose for 3 months and then drop it to the 4,000.
persimmon / 1388 posts
I take 2,000 iu/day (in addition to however much is in my prenatal).
grapefruit / 4997 posts
@doxielove: Same for me! I get my Vitamin D at Costco.
@MrsMcD: I make sure my husband takes it too.
GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts
@doxielove: @Kimberlybee: @Cole: Thanks! I love hearing all of this. I feel good about taking the extra supplement now.
@sarac: Thanks for the tip about taking it in the morning. I will try that. Does it upset your stomach at all?
pomelo / 5257 posts
My doctor told me I was deficient so I was taking a 1,000 iu pill per day but it did start to upset my stomach 
I'm experimenting with taking every other day now. ETA: And I was taking it with food, so not sure what the problem was...
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