TLDW: assume you're vitamin D3 depleted and take suppléments to increase your vit d levels
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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 10h
Also, GO OUTSIDE!
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24 sats \ 3 replies \ @398ja OP 3h
You'll be surprised to hear that this is not an always enough, depending on factors like your location, or whether you have sun cream etc.
One more thing I've learned about vitamin d is that it takes a minimum of a couple of weeks for it to be processed by your liver and become active. I remember that during the COVID pandemic, some scientists dismissed its efficacy because they omitted this important factor.
Calcifediol, the active form of vitamin d can be bought in pharmacies, but in most countries only with a prescription (Italy and Spain are two exceptions) and doctors are often reluctant to prescribe it to you. I think I'll bring an empty luggage next time I'm going to Italy, and will start a new career as calcifediol dealer... 😎
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 3h
Yes, that's why I said "also". I used to think going outside was sufficient, and it is for some people, but then I tested low for vitamin D despite spending lots of time in the Sun.
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24 sats \ 1 reply \ @398ja OP 2h
That's interesting because dr Campbell recently posted a video where he also complained about low vit d levels, despite supplementing regularly with tablets... (aligns with what you are saying)
I used to have very high levels during COVID times but havent tested since..
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 2h
Yeah, I was already supplementing and was outside a lot, but it was in the winter and northern latitudes. I was recommended to start taking a lower dosage than I was already taking.
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