I take 5,000iu of D3 a day too now but was on am maintaining a pretty hefty loading dose because last time I had my level drawn it was low. Most neurologists want it in the 80-100 range for MS patients, some even higher up to 125. I need to have it drawn again. I forgot to ask my PCP the last time I saw him.

wow! I saw that they come in 10,000 unit little capsules.That should bring you up to those numbers easily.
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bizi

That is a lot. I would have to be monitored more closely/more often before I'd consider taking those. I did take 10,000iu for a month after my last blood draw as a loading dose tho.

Someone asked what the sigfnicifcance with Vitamin D3 and depression is and I can't acurately answer this. However, I can tell you that I, for some reason, need to take kind of a lot of it for it to work.

I take 5000 iu in the morning and 2500 iu at night every night. Plus there is some in my multi vitamin.

If I'm experiencing any depression at all (even mild), I take 5000 in the morning AND at night for awhile and then switch back to the 2500 at night.

The B's also help me a lot.

I was tested and my D level was high normal...can't recall the exact number.

I'll see if I can get our relative to take a vitamin D test. But, I don't know if her doctors or if she will be cooperative.

I was thinking of just getting her a lowish dose , maybe 1000 iu and seeing if she would be willing to take this daily to see what happens.

To be honest, some of doctors don't see the importance of taking so much vitamin D. I would rather not be depressed...so high normal is absolutely fine with me.

Vitamin D and B complex are both good supplements for anxiety and depression. But for the right amount or dosage, I suggest you should be seeing a professional. Because misusing a medicine might cause other health complications.

I take Vitamin E 400 IU every day. At least twice a day.

I take 5,000 units of vit D3 because I am deficient.
bizi

I have B12 and D deficiencies diagnosed by my doctor, so I've been supplementing them for years. I just need a follow up level on my vit. D level.