Vitamin D supplements/Fish Oil?
kenzienal
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I have always had a Vitamin D deficiency, thanks to great genes and pale skin.
Recently was recommended to start taking fish oil, but just read online that mercury levels can be high in fish oil. Not totally sure of the truth behind this.
I have never taken either of these supplements. Does anyone have recommendations or experience with either?
Currently I am only taking Hyaluronic Acid for my joint issues.
I have tried a thermogenic "fat burner" called Afralean, but saw absolutely nothing from that. I didn't believe anything would happen from it either, just fell for a gimmick that my boyfriend insisted I try, lol.
I am certainly not a supplement person, but I also don't want to ignore deficiencies, especially while trying to shed some weight.
Anyone with a Vitamin D deficiency notice any difference after started on a supplement?
Recently was recommended to start taking fish oil, but just read online that mercury levels can be high in fish oil. Not totally sure of the truth behind this.
I have never taken either of these supplements. Does anyone have recommendations or experience with either?
Currently I am only taking Hyaluronic Acid for my joint issues.
I have tried a thermogenic "fat burner" called Afralean, but saw absolutely nothing from that. I didn't believe anything would happen from it either, just fell for a gimmick that my boyfriend insisted I try, lol.
I am certainly not a supplement person, but I also don't want to ignore deficiencies, especially while trying to shed some weight.
Anyone with a Vitamin D deficiency notice any difference after started on a supplement?
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salmon oil or krill oil0
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I come from a pasty tribe myself and I don't get outside as much as I should, but I've kept my Vitamin D levels up through a multivitamin pack on a consistent basis. Fish oil - I take Vitamin Shoppe's small tabs to help with inflammation. Good price there and no fishy burps at all.0
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Okay so next stupid question..
Is there a one pill covers it all type thing? Vitamin D and fish oil?
I use to take One a Day Women's but ran out and have yet to get a new bottle. I'm not really good with self medicating. I always try to fight the headache before caving in and taking ibprofen0 -
I take Vitamin D in the winter, since my doctor thinks most people in northern climates are probably in need of some D supplementation then, and I figured it couldn't hurt. I used to supplement fish oil but stopped because I normally eat a lot of fatty fish anyway, and I am bad at remembering to take supplements and don't really like to.
There are algae versions for vegans too.
Mercury should not be a problem, but for other reasons it's important to choose carefully where you get the fish oil. Here's a good article: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/22/whats-in-your-fish-oil-supplements/?_r=0
All the fish oil I've seen is just it, and since source matters, I would be skeptical of some everything plus fish oil even if it existed.1 -
Okay so next stupid question..
Is there a one pill covers it all type thing? Vitamin D and fish oil?
I use to take One a Day Women's but ran out and have yet to get a new bottle. I'm not really good with self medicating. I always try to fight the headache before caving in and taking ibprofen
https://www.iherb.com/pr/Nature-s-Bounty-Fish-Oil-D3-90-Softgels/32418?gclid=CLLu-bSygdMCFY08gQodrOsLSQ2 -
Okay so next stupid question..
Is there a one pill covers it all type thing? Vitamin D and fish oil?
I use to take One a Day Women's but ran out and have yet to get a new bottle. I'm not really good with self medicating. I always try to fight the headache before caving in and taking ibprofen
Not that I'm aware of. I'm D deficient so I take 5,000 IU of D3 daily. I don't take fish oil because I already eat fish pretty much every day. When I did supplement omega 3 I used krill oil because it was the only one that didn't taste like anything.0 -
I noticed a huge difference when I began taking Vit D3. HUGE. It virtually stopped my depression.
As far as fish oil, why not just eat fish a couple times a week? It's good lean protein, and you don't need it every day.2 -
I take vitamin D because my orthopedic doctor suggested it. Apparently calcium supplements are better absorbed when taken with vitamin D. I have really bad arthritis so I need to take both of those.2
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I supplement with Vitamin D. I didn't really notice a difference, but it is a proven need.
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Actually, according to some articles I've read, the highest prevalence of low vitamin D levels are among Hispanics and non-Hispanic Blacks. I did have mine checked after finding out my mom was deficient and she lives in sunny southern California. So yes, I was also very deficient and the Vitamin D supplements have helped tremendously. Night and day. Like the person above said...it virtually stopped my depression too and just my whole general well being. Can't speak for the Fish oils. I always buy them but am too afraid to take them because I hate how fish smells and I'm afraid of fish burps. I eat a lot of nuts and flax seeds and chia seeds...but I think taking a fish supplement couldn't hurt. I just need to be brave enough to do it.1
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My doctor has me take 1,000 mg of Vitamin D all year round.0
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Fish oil my doc said don't buy off the shelf he said buy a 90% EPA omega 3 oil supplement sourced from anchovies. I also take Vit D and my mood was completely lifted after 2 months.
I buy both online and stock up when special offers come up.0 -
I'm vitamin D deficient and I take 50,000 ml a week, which comes out to about 7000 per day. Most daily vitamins with 100% RDA of vitamin D have about 500 I think.
Anyway, I feel a TON better with the supplement. my energy is coming back,you skin isn't covered in eczema, my eyes don't have dark circles, and my hair isn't falling out.1 -
http://www.livestrong.com/article/118775-brands-mercuryfree-fish-oil/ this should help put your mind at ease. If you don't eat seafood or get enough in your diet then fish oil can be beneficial. Glucosamine is great for joints. Calcium and vitamin c,d. Be consistent with multivitamins. When I was pregnant and nursing I used one a day prenatals with dha and it was good even after nursing I used it for a while. Fish oil and dha are different so it depends on your needs.0
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I take vitamin D daily now and it's made a huge difference. I was worried because I was getting very tired, and my doctor did blood tests and diagnosed a Vitamin D deficiency. They prescribed weekly 50,000 IU tablets for a couple of months until I got back to normal levels and now I just take 25.0µg daily supplements to keep on the level.
I've got my bounce back now and it's been hugely beneficial to my daily life as I now have the energy to cook a proper meal in the evenings and take a walk or do a workout after work.0 -
If you're vitamin D deficient, get on a supplement. It's being linked to more and more scary health outcomes, it's nothing to mess with, and you can't get it from food. When I'm vitamin D deficient, my hair falls out. I also have other health issues which may be linked to ongoing deficiency.0
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I take vitamin D because my orthopedic doctor suggested it. Apparently calcium supplements are better absorbed when taken with vitamin D. I have really bad arthritis so I need to take both of those.
This is correct.
Many people with osteoporosis take VitaminD/ calcium combination supplement.
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It might be a placebo effect or something but I notice a change in my mood if I go days without my D3 drops.0
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I take a multivitamin, B12, D3, and Omega-3 everyday. I use vitafusion gummies because regular vitamins (pills). The Omega-3 uses anchovies and sardines so I'm not concerned with the mercury. I have noticed since I started taking the supplements l have more energy and feel better.
I never liked taking vitamins but the gummies are like starting my day with candy. I don't want to get out of bed but if I do I get gummies! And they don't upset my stomach but let's focus on the important part they taste like candy and make me happy first thing in the morning.1 -
If 'fish oil' is going to have worrisome levels of mercury in it, it will be due to the source fish being high up the food chain. Krill are at the bottom of the food chain. Krill oil is more costly and less mercury hazard.0
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