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That's me. Any idea how well supplements are absorbed? Which are better or worse?
by pcarolan 9y ago
That's me. Any idea how well supplements are absorbed? Which are better or worse?
- exhilaration 9y agoGet a blood test first so you know your Vitamin D level (they're cheap: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15869485 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15869485), maybe you already get enough from your diet. If you do need supplementation, then Vitamin D3 (specifically Cholecalciferol) is vastly better absorbed than Vitamin D2. If you want a specific recommendation, buy this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07234TTCC https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07234TTCC and take it twice per week (Sunday & Thursday for example), that'll average to about 1400 IU per day.
- triangleman 9y agoAccording to the article, it is safe and recommended to take one of those 5000 IU capsules per day.
- WillPostForFood 9y agoI see 8000 IU for adults: This could lead to a recommendation of 1000 IU for children <1 year on enriched formula and 1500 IU for breastfed children older than 6 months, 3000 IU for children >1 year of age, and around 8000 IU for young adults and thereafter.