#vit d

So here you go:

Vitamin D and the development of allergic disease: how important is it? (X)

The role of vitamin D in allergic rhinitis. (X)

1 mcg = 40 IU

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for most adults aged 1 to 70 is 600 IU (15 mcg), increasing to 800 IU (20 mcg) for adults over 70. The safe upper limit for daily intake is 4,000 IU.

Osteopenia:

For adults with osteopenia, the general recommendation is 600 to 2,000 IU of Vitamin D daily, often paired with 1,000–1,200 mg of calcium, to maintain bone health and prevent further density loss. Those over 70, with limited sun exposure, or with a diagnosed deficiency may require higher doses, typically in the range of 800–2,000 IU.

Osteoporosis treatment:

Check calcium, vitamin D, and Cr. Correct low calcium and vitamin D before starting alendronate.

Prior to starting pharmacotherapy for osteoporosis, confirm the diagnosis and review the following serum tests usually performed as part of the evaluation of osteoporosis:

●Calcium

●Creatinine

●25-hydroxyvitamin D

Correct underlying vitamin D deficit, if needed, with repeat measurement of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in approximately eight weeks

Refer patients with eGFR <30 to 35 mL/min per 1.73 m2 to a clinician with experience in treating chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder.

Most women – For the initial treatment of osteoporosis in most postmenopausal women, we suggest oral bisphosphonates. We prefer these agents based on efficacy, cost, and long-term safety data. Oral bisphosphonates are contraindicated in those with esophageal disorders (eg, esophageal stricture) or known malabsorption (eg, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass).

We typically prefer alendronate, although risedronate is a reasonable alternative.

Very high fracture risk – Examples of very high fracture risk may include:

●T-score of ≤-3.0 even in the absence of fractures

●T-score of ≤-2.5 plus a fragility fracture

●Severe or multiple fragility fractures

I used to feel secretly smug about the fact that I can fall asleep so easily all the time. I just lie down and I'm out. On long flights, I sleep the entire time. One time I almost fell asleep standing up.

I figured it was because I didnt have a guilty conscience keeping me up lmao

But then earlier this year, I started taking my vitamins regularly. 2 weeks in, I could not sleep at all!!! I was wide awake at 3 AM full of energy even after a long day. My mind was racing, I was tossing and turning