QuestionI apologise in advance if this is not within your specialty.
I am a 36 yr old, fit, healthy female with no significant past history. After a recent blood test, my GP advised me to start taking Ostelin (vit D caps). My levels were 38nmol/L (ref range quotes >50, and optimally >75). I am really confused!!! I exercise regularly, lift weights, have no muscle or joint pains (no other typical vit D def symptoms). I take Krill oil caps daily, have been eating more fatty fish (salmon), eggs etc in the last ~4months than ever in my entire life. I spend time outdoors. I use sunscreen on my face, but my arms and legs are often bare in summer. I just don't understand why my levels are low. This is the first time I have ever had vit D levels taken. Could they have been even worse before my diet/exercise lifestyle change? Should I really start taking Ostelin? If so, how many would you recommend?
Kind regards.
AnswerG,
A level of 38 is not considered too low. Depends on which reference laboratory you use. Read the piece on Vitamin D3: http://docsaleeby4.blogspot.com/2010/10/vitamin-d-story.html
Make sure you take a quality Vitamin D3 supplement and it does not have to be prescriptive.
