I have a question!

kakes80
kakes80 Posts: 251 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So today I got a letter from my Primary doctor about some lab results, she told me my Vitamin D/ Calcium levels were low and that I should take a supplement, and then also my Potassium levels were low. These tests were all prior to my changing of eating habits, etc... She wants to see me back in about 4 weeks for new labs. Here is my question, if I take a Women's One a day, will that be enough? I did buy Caltrate and Potassium Gluconate, each say to take two a day so I figure if I take One, One a day and One of each of the supplements I should be alright?

Any help would be appreciated, please and thank you ahead of time!

=)

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  • ak_in_ak
    ak_in_ak Posts: 657 Member
    look at the % on the back of the bottle, if it says 100% then you shouls be good.
  • supertracylynn
    supertracylynn Posts: 1,338 Member
    When my dr calls with lab results, he also tells me what to take, how much, and when.
  • nudqt
    nudqt Posts: 98 Member
    Low potassium can be raised with food. Tomatoes and bananas are high in potassium and your body will absorb them easier.
  • gempdx67
    gempdx67 Posts: 1 Member
    kakes80,

    I was recently found to have low vit D levels as well. My doc told me that the US RDA is not enough for many people and that I should supplement my multivitamin with 2000IU per day and come back in 3 months to have my levels checked.

    Hope this helps.
  • dreanance
    dreanance Posts: 246 Member
    I bet you will end up on a higher D supplement. Many of the higher value multis have more D in them that the RDA. I take one from GNC with 1600 IU of D. I believe the Upper Limit is 4000 and RDA is 600 (I think).
  • kakes80
    kakes80 Posts: 251 Member
    Thanks everyone! I appreciate it! We will see at the next Doctor visit! =)
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