Posted by brynb on March 6, 2013, at 7:21:21
In reply to Re: I'm dumping all my meds in the toilet » brynb, posted by SLS on March 6, 2013, at 6:33:02
> > Hi Scott,
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> > Re: the above, is 3 weeks typical for vitamin D to kick in?
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> That's about right from what I read.
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> > How much is really absorbed by the system?
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> I really don't know. I would have to reseach this.
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> > Just curious as I added it to my regime a few weeks ago and haven't noticed a difference just yet.
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> Make sure that you are taking D3.
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> I have no idea what the percentage is of people with major depressive disorder (MDD) who respond to D3 supplementation. I imagine it would be relatively small. However, the percentage of people with vitamin D deficiency who present with depression and respond to D3 supplemention is probably quite large. Were you tested for vitamin D status?
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> - ScottThanks, Scott.
Vit D3 was added to my regime by my pdoc as my blood work always shows a D deficiency, or at being below the desired D range. I can't say I've noticed a difference since starting the supplement, but I'm just trying to keep my cocktail as simple and streamlined as possible.
Thanks again!
-b
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