Current Events > that feel when you start taking 20,000 iu's of vitamin d3 a day

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that feel when you realize that not getting uvb rays from sunlight makes you feel like you are slowly rotting away.

that feel when you have low testosterone because you dont go outside between 10AM-2PM.

that feel when doctors dont give a shit or know shit about the human body and you have to go on the internet to get more informed.

that feel when you are starting to feel more like a man.

that feel.
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would say it's an awesome feel
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i don't ever wanna feel
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I do about 5,000 - 10,000 IU a day personally. I'd say probably around 8k average if I factor in all sources. I work nights so it's hard to get quality sunlight during the day. Also Canada, so winter eight months a year basically, lol.

Is it worth it to bump up to 20k or so? Seems like overkill.
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Awesome posted...

that feel when you have low testosterone because you dont go outside between 10AM-2PM.

This part seems entirely fixable...

Ultima Dragon posted...

I do about 5,000 - 10,000 IU a day personally. I'd say probably around 8k average if I factor in all sources. I work nights so it's hard to get quality sunlight during the day. Also Canada, so winter eight months a year basically, lol.

Is it worth it to bump up to 20k or so? Seems like overkill.

the average male needs 5,000 a day for maintenance alone, so if you are deficient like me where i scored a 12 then you should definitely take 10,000-20,000 a day to build up reserves and to fill in the depletions that the body is thirsting for. and if you are getting uvb rays then youll so much better than taking the pills. and if you workout a lot and are active then i would assume your body needs more than 5,000 to just get by. but once you get the 23 hydroxy test done and your numbers are from 80-100 then go down to 5,000 a day minimum along with the sunlight and youll be feeling like a king.

Ampelas posted...

Awesome posted...

that feel when you have low testosterone because you dont go outside between 10AM-2PM.

This part seems entirely fixable...

yeah ive been getting what i can but this weather in NYC the past 2 weeks has been so cloudy and rainy. in 2 months ill be ripped and healthy i guarantee it.
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that sounds like a lot... I just take 3000 iu. :v I thought that was more than enough...

AugustAdoulin posted...

that sounds like a lot... I just take 3000 iu. :v I thought that was more than enough...

my doctor prescribed me 2,000 a day, and since my testosterone levels were that of a 70 year old man he thinks i have another problem and referred me to a specialist to probably get testosterone injections or something, these doctors want you dependent on them instead of addressing how the problem started.

i was reading how doctors give 600,000 iu injections to people who are depleted and they recover almost within the week and then they drop it down to 5,000-10,000 a day for the remainder of their lives. but if you live somewhere where you get uvb year round then you dont even need to take these supplements, but in NYC and up north you get screwed hard during the winter.
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What kind of problems were you experiencing in the first place?
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Drpooplol posted...

What kind of problems were you experiencing in the first place?

depression, anxiety, muscle weakness even though ive been putting on muscle no problem i still feel fatigued all the time. i would be boxing and feel fatigued doing padwork in 1 round and i know thats not normal. and i have chest and stomach fat and water retention which isnt going away which means its hormonal. so i decided to get a blood test because i know i have a problem somewhere and i ended up being right.
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I just take 2000 because it was the default or so. Though I've forgotten to take the pills the last few days.

I don't go outside enough. I don't know if I'm suffering from any detrimental effects, I was just suggested to take Vitamin D more often.
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how did you decide you needed 20,000 ui though? that seems like so much :o

I just read it helps with depression, makes sense it is the "sunshine vitamin". I learnt something.
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human beings are supposed to be on the move a lot and outside most of the time, so its unnatural to be in these concrete caves constantly inhaling food without having to move and make an effort to get it. i learned that the hard way after being sick for years.
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this is real
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