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Posted 10/21/2008 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
I had my 6 month visit with my regular Doc and he recomends taking Vitamin D as a supplement.  He says he is convinced that it has benefits.  He takes it and now recomends it to all his patience.  I have had him for several years and he is very concervative.

How many of you guys are taking it and at what dose?

I know its been talked about on this site before but this is the first time I had a Doc recomend taking it.

Thanks,

Frank 

Posted 10/21/2008 4:48 AM (GMT 0)
Some studies show that we need Vitamin D and probably don't get enough of it in our diets. I live in the Pacific Northwest with limited sunny days, and I wear sun screen because of previous skin cancer, so I take 1000 units daily.
Posted 10/21/2008 6:49 AM (GMT 0)
I've been taking Vit D [cholecalciferol] for 16 months +. started at 4k units daily, got the level up to mid recommended level, now take 2k units daily my latest blood showed my Vit D was just above mid-range.
Posted 10/21/2008 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
I have been taking Prostate 2.2 Vitamin that has Vitamin D and other supplements. Given to me by Doc.

http://www.theralogix.com/prostate2.shtml

LIVESTRONG!

Posted 10/21/2008 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
Just after my prostate cancer diagnosis I started going to my wife's osteopath. We ran some tests and found that my vitamin d3 levels were very low. I initially started taking 10000 units daily. After retesting we have dropped it to 7400 units per day. I have read many articles regarding Vitamin D and it's positive effects in reducing the risk of cancer, and helping to fight the cancer that you may have. I only wish that I had found this out several years ago. I may not have had to go through this horrible disease. I have also read of the effects of Vitamin C in reducing the risks of, and treating cancer. I also do chelation every couple of weeks. It has a chemical called EDTA that bonds with heavy metals in your body and helps you to eliminate them. Along with the EDTA, is a large amount of Vitamin C. You may think that this is going overboard, but my insurance has paid every penny on my chelation because of my cancer diagnosis, and their knowledge of how much Vitamin C helps in cancer treatment.

Specifically though, men almost always have low Vitamin D levels, and every man should be taking more Vitamin D3.
Posted 10/21/2008 11:53 AM (GMT 0)

Suggest you get a Vitamin D3 blood called a "25-OH Vitamin D3" test before taking additional Vitamin D3 supplements. Then decide on the amount of Vitamin D3 and have another test after a few months.

Check with Mercola.com for the OPTIMUM Vitamin D3 levels.

My Vitamin D3 level was on the low side even living in a sunny climate and taking a multi-vitamin with 400 IU of Vitamin D3. I increased the intake by another 800 IU per day (Puritan's Pride) and after about 3-months my D3 level is at the upper optimum range.

Posted 10/22/2008 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
In Sept I attended the Prostate Cancer Research Institute Conference in Los Angeles. This was a topic they discussed. It was felt that many men need D3. A blood test to be sure is best for do it yourselfers..... Also, the doctors felt we are deficient since we try to protect ourselves from the sun. So as we do good to protect from skin cancer, we lose elsewhere. They felt sunshine is great in small amounts, like 10 minutes a day. They felt vitamins and minerals were very beneficial but in moderate amounts, exceeding the norm only when bloodtest showed necessary. They also stressed a healthy diet and exercise. What is necessary for a healthy cardiovascular system will be a plus in keeping Prostate Cancer in check.
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