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Vitamin D3

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  • 23-03-2023 2:08am
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    STEE
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭


    Doctor told me me a while ago from blood test results I am lacking vitamin D3 in my liver and just gave me some tablets to take never said anymore. I was just wondering is that bad like or is it nothing to worry about ?



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    markmoto
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058289362/vitamin-d3

    Yes very bad. d3 is very important. If you take as supplement, take with k2.



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    STEE
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭STEE


    How bad ? I heard Vitamin D deficiency has been frequently reported in many causes of chronic liver disease and has been associated with the development and evolution of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus infection. Could this be the start of me getting a liver disease ?



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    SouthWesterly
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    I take 10000 iu a day all year round.



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    markmoto
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120424742#Comment_120424742

    The main reason for non alcoholic fatty liver is high carb/fructose diet. Malnutrition in general, cause a variety of problems. Most overweight people have non alcoholic fatty liver, regardless what level of D3 in the blood.



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    dubliner10
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    Very common in Ireland due to lack of sunlight all year around. I take 1000 IU tablet every day. Safe for most people unless you have underlying health issues, in which case check with a doctor before you supplement. Also get your blood tests after 3-6 months and hopefully it should be back to normal.



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    markmoto
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭markmoto


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120424785#Comment_120424785

    High dosage of D3 should be taken with K2 otherwise you are harming yourself and could have some serious issues long term. For better absorption D3/K2 should be taken with fatty food. Good supplement companies usually add some fat e.g. triglycerides



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    SouthWesterly
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120425792#Comment_120425792

    Over 20000 iu would cause problems with calcium deposits. 10000 is fine.

    It's very important to drink plenty of fluids

    Can't take vit k as I'm on anticoagulants.



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    AllForIt
    Registered Users Posts: 8,392 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120424742#Comment_120424742

    You are way way over stressing about this, even alcoholics can get their liver back to normal with a healthy diet.

    Whatever you are deficient in find out which veg are high in that vitamins and include them in your diet. It's way better to get them that way than take supplements and it will help you to focus on a healthier diet.



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