NUTRITION EXPERT FORUM
Am I taking too much supplemental Vitamin D?

Am I taking too much supplemental Vitamin D?

I am 53 years old.  I take a woman's multivitamin with 800 IU of Vitamin D, a caltrate with 400 IU and an Estroven( a natural supplement for menopause) with an additional 800 IU.  I was reading an article on the positives of Vitamin D and I looked to see how much I was taking in with my supplements.  .  My total is 2000 IU daily...is it possible that I am taking in too much ...these are the only medications that I take other than an occasional ibuprofin.  
Tags: Vitamin D
Are you (or the subject of the question) male or female?
:  
Female
What is your (or the subject of the question) height?
:  
5' 6"
What is your (or the subject of the question) weight (kg or lb)?
:  
180 lb
Related Discussions
267079_tn?1195146570
An intake of Vitamin D 400 IU is sufficient for your age. You should not go over that amount in supplementation. 2000 IU is the tolerable upper intake level for adults; however, you can be at risk for toxicity (weak muscles, weak bones, excessive bleeding, and kidney stones) if you also consume large amounts of fortified milk / dairy products and fish. Vitamin D is available through our foods - Fortified milk, breakfast cereals, egg yolks, fatty fish, fish oils, and the sun. Sit at a window with the sun shining in for about 1/2 hour (few times a week) and that will help you get enough Vitamin D. Suggest you find another calcium or a multivitamin supplement with less Vitamin D (or none at all) to help lower the amount of supplementation of Vitamin D.
Blank
Continue discussion Blank
Go
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Blank
Weight Tracker
Reach your weight goal faster
Start Tracking Now
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1336957856
Blank
LIVE WEBINAR TOMORROW!-SUPER BODY, ... Blank
May 22 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Fibromyalgia Awareness
May 11 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia reduces...
May 03 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank