Forum Consults with Dr Ben Topic Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 631

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Hello again! so got blood retested recently and now my vit d level went from 15 to 40 in just a few months! hurray! so now I ask you what is a good level to try to acheive and maintain?

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 43

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

You may just let the drop of [url=http://www.healthegoods.com/liquid-vitamin-d360-1-oz.html:3l80tdxl]Vitamin D360[/url:3l80tdxl] 'roll around in your mouth The oil is best absorbed this way. Drinking water won't do anything to improve absorption. It is working by simply putting a drop or three directly into your mouth. Keep it easy! Dr Ben

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 42

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

hi yes love the liquid very easy- however, I keep thinking I am taking it wrong do I just let it sit in my mouth after I put drop on tongue? I keep drinking water after I take it because I am not sure where it would go if I just left it there... lol. is this ok or should I not drink water and just let it roll around in mouth??

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 40

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Hi there - The D360 flew on us and we ran out of stock. I have a 1000 more bottles coming in end of this month which should last us a couple months. Sorry for the wait! The Vitamin D360 is very easy to take. Simply drop a drop of it on your tongue and that's it. No meal or snack needed. Your body will absorb it well. You may take it anytime of day, with or without meals. Nice - finally an easy way to take a supplement! Best, Dr Ben

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 39

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Hi I just received my liquid D3 as it was on backorder- I had been taking the capsules until now. So it says to take 1 drop on tongue but I am wondering do you let it sit on tongue and soak in or do you drink water with it to wash it down? Also should it be refridgerated it doesnt say so but just wanted to be sure. Just want the best way to take and absorb. I used it after dinner but I am wondering if you need to even take it at a meal since its not a capsule? Thanks

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 36

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Usually it is ok to take multivitamins and vitamin D3 together. However, with your sensitivity, it may not be the best thing to do. Experiment to see what works best for you and keep me posted. In health, Dr Ben

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 35

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Hi yes it is 15. ok so I will work up to the 2000 2 times a day and see how that works. It doesnt matter if I take the D3 and the multis in the am together b/c I thought you said not to take them together? I am sorry to ask so many questions I am just trying to get this right and working for me! lol -- Also...I have been taking the multis about 4 to 5 hours apart during the day.

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 34

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

I have heard of Vitamin D3 causing achy joints. I have been trying to find out the reason. Only thing I can come up with is it may increase the immune response causing inflammation - but this is theoretical. What was your vitamin D3 level again according to the blood test? 15 or something? I recommend you consider taking 2,000 IU of Vitamin D3 twice a day - AM and PM with a meal. See how you do with that. The only time I recommend taking ProBiota 12 is about 10 minutes after dinner. This is the best time to take a probiotic. However, if not possible or easy, then simply take it during your last meal or snack of the day. Alcohol may have a negative effective on some of the bacteria found in ProBiota 12 but also may not. If you eat some food when taking ProBiota 12, it should be fine. I do not recommend taking vitamins during the same time as drinking wine or other alcohol as it may oxidize them. You can take any of the recommended nutrients any time of day except for the multivitamin. I do not recommend taking Optimal Multivitamin within 5 hours of going to bed. In health, Dr Ben

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 33

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Hi so couple more questions...was increasing my vit d3 everyday started at 1000 couple days then did 2000 couple days and then 3000-then 5000. But didnt do to well with the 5000 think its too much for me makes me drowsy and achey joints and not feeling great. Have you ever heard of this happening??? Do you think I should do like 2000 in am and 2000 in pm instead of vit d3. The only thing is that I usually take the high d3 doses at night b/c it makes me tired so not sure how to do it. Maybe i should just do the 2000 a day for awhile and see if that raises it? Dont know. Also wondering if I have wine or a drink with dinner sometime will it effect the probiata or d3 or anything? Is it ok to have these together? My schedule is quite different as I work a later shift and usually dont eat dinner until around 9pm...so trying to balance when to take all this stuff is challenging! thanks for your help

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 27

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

Yep. That works. Only thing I would change is to sprinkle ProBiota 12 Powder on a bite of food. This way you are ensuring you get all of it. Otherwise, the probiotic may stick to the bottom of the plate or the sides and you will not get the benefit. Glad to hear you are tolerating everything well Ease into them...don't rush. In health, Dr Ben

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 26

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

ok so if I take the vit D3 and the probiata at dinner its ok to mix? I sprinkled the probiata powder on my dinner and ate it that way. Then took the D3 after dinner. Everything going good so far I am able to tolerate all 3 well so far at low doses. Each day I will increase until I am up to required dose. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 25

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

I would take them separately. Taking Vitamin D3 with dinner is a good time to take it. You are correct. Taking Vitamin D3 and Optimal Multivitamin with food is the best for absorption and easiest on the stomach. In health, Dr Ben

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 23

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

thank you... Should I take the optimal health multi and vitamin D3 at the same time or separated a few hours? or is it better to take D3 at dinner..I have heard this. And also, they are all better with food I imagine. Thanks so much for all your help!!

Forum "Consults with Dr Ben", Topic "Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Immune System Weakness", Post ID 22

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:01 +0000

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