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A subject dear to my heart. I found very positive research results re. VitD3 Cholecalciferol supplements.
In the UK here, we get too lttle sunshine to supply a sufficient amount of D3 and yet the highest recommended supplement is only 800iu daily. Useless!!
Halfway through my hormone therapy I had to "demand" a Vit D 25-Hydroxy test. My onco couldn't see the need for such a test. The result showed that I was right to ask.
I had only 20% of the optimal amount.
I found an excellent FDA approved supplier of VitD Cholecalciferol capsules in the US who produce 5000iu doses.
I have been taking 5 one week, 6 the next, for many many months now, making my daily average supplement 4000iu and am looking forward to very good results from the next test (in December this year).
FYI:
At the advice of my Dentist and a family friend who is a Professor Emeritus of Pharmachology, I now take the following supplements that contain: AM, 650 IU Vit D3 and 800 mg Oyster shell calciium. PM, 1000 IU Vit D3 and 1000 mg Coral Calcium. My Urologists comment was, "It's a very good idea".
I know that I could almost double the amount without any toxicity problems.
This dose seems to have improved morning muscle and joint pain that I attribute to ADT. I have also upped my exercising from an average of 1 hour/day walking adding 30 min. of 4 day/week stationary bike "touring".
I understand that there may also be circulatory and digestive benefits as well.
I've been on Megace (20mg x 2/day) for about five weeks but for the last few days the hot flashes are coming back with a vengence. I don't know if the increase of exercise is responsible but the steroid makes me want to eat everything in sight so I'm seriously thinking about contacting the Doc for a withdrawal strategy. (Alaska, USA)
