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What should you know about vitamin D3? How should it be supplemented? Should a vitamin C level be tested? D3? Who is recommended to have a vitamin D3 test? Do you take vitamin D3 without indications can be dangerous?
Who is recommended for vitamin D3 testing?
Hello. Recently, a lot has been said about vitamin D deficiencies. Everywhere I hear about the fact that there is little sun and we absorb too little vitamin D.which can cause a variety of physical and mental health problems. She also became popular vitamin D3 supplementation. Therefore, I would like to ask who should perform vitamin D3 testing, to check whether he should supplement it or not?
I work a lot in the open air, the sun may not be much, especially in the autumn and winter season, but I use practically all its rays. And I wonder if in my case such a test is even necessary and is it possible that I have any vitamin D3 deficiency? However, when working in the open air, is there no need to bother with such research at all? By the way, I would also like to ask what the issue of vitamin D3 supplementation looks like.
Is taking it prophylactically without vitamin D3 tests is advisable or may it have some consequences? Can you overdose it? I will be grateful for your response.
The doctor explains who is recommended to have a vitamin D3 test
Vitamin D and its active metabolites play a key role in the body’s calcium and phosphate balance. Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract. Responsible for the proper mineralization of bones and teeth. In the blood, vitamin D is found in the form of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2). Vitamin D3 is formed mainly from cholesterol in the skin when exposed to sunlight.
The source of vitamin D2 is food of plant origin. The effect of vitamin D is very broad. It has a positive effect on immunity and the cardiovascular system. Additionally, a correlation of its low blood concentration with many chronic diseases was observed. Vitamin D deficiencies in children cause changes in rickets in the bones. In contrast, adults may make bones more likely to break.
Unfortunately there are many discrepancies on the subject indications for the use of vitamin Dand there is no agreement as to the norm of its concentration. Determination of vitamin D concentration it is indicated in the case of suspicion of its deficiency and poisoning. Additionally, vitamin D is measured in the blood in disease states that disturb its metabolism in the body.
Both vitamin D deficiency and excess vitamin D are harmful. Too much vitamin D. may result the release of calcium from bones and its increased concentration in the blood. Excess calcium can build up in various tissues, causing them to calcify. Vitamin D poisoning manifested by weight loss, weakness, pain in muscles and joints, loss of appetite. The amount of vitamin D required varies. It depends on the amount of vitamin D produced in the skin under the influence of UV rays, on the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the diet.
If you suspect a vitamin D deficiency, it is best to consult your GP. After taking an interview and examining the patient, the doctor will assess whether there is a risk of this vitamin deficiency and may order its level to be tested.
Supplementation is likely to be necessary if the level of vitamin D3 in the body is indeed too low. Viridian Liquid Vitamin D3 2000IU is available on Medonet Market at an attractive price.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
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