Hello,
I heard about the Vitamin D revolution while listening to Hayhouse and am thinking of buying your Test Kit. I wanted to ask you if, when the results are sent back to me, would I be advised as to what dose of your Vitamin D tablets I would need to take?
I live in the UK - would this be a problem in being sent the kit?
Finally(!), I am trying to save money at the moment, and initially thought of forgoing the test kit and instead buying 1000 iu dose. However, I feel sure my vitamin D is low and don't want to miss out on having the right dose for me - what do you recommend? I live in the highlands of Scotland - not much sunshine and I don't spend much time outdoors.
Thank you in anticipation, and for all the healing and help you are giving.
kind regard
Julia
Thank you for your question Julia.
I am glad that you were able to hear my interview in the highlands of Scotland! I certainly know that there is not much sunshine there. Especially between the months of November and March even going out in the sun on a sunny day will give you no vitamin D because of the angle of the sun.
When the test results are sent back to you, there is no advice as to what dose to take. This is because the laws in the United States do not allow me to give people I've not met in person that information. However I very clearly in my book explain to the reader how I normalize my own patients' vitamin D levels in my office. Perhaps you can use this as a template with your doctor to normalize or optimize your own vitamin D levels.
In general the 1000 IU dose will not raise a person's vitamin D level very much. I do not know your age or your weight both of which affect your vitamin D dose. My normal recommendations for people who are otherwise health and have not had a blood test is to take 2000 IU per day. However if your levels are low that a much higher dose would be indicated.
Yes my test kits are available to you in the UK. Otherwise you could get a vitamin D blood test with your physician.
I send you best wishes.
Dr Soram
