What is the difference between prescription vitamin D and over the counter?

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asked Jan 19, 2022 in Other- Health by mystanely (1,490 points)
What is the difference between prescription vitamin D and over the counter?

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answered Jan 19, 2022 by Zlimbaug (2,970 points)
The difference between prescription Vitamin D and over the counter Vitamin D is the D2 Vitamin is prescription only.

Other than that they are the same except for the Vitamin D2 version.

One difference between prescription and OTC vitamin D is that the prescription version is only available as D-2, or ergocalciferol.

Scientists believe that ergocalciferol and cholecalciferol are comparable in potency, but ergocalciferol is broken down more quickly in the body.

Mushrooms are a vegetable that is high in Vitamin D.

Vegetables high in vitamin D include mushrooms which have been exposed to sunlight.

Other vegan foods high in vitamin D include fortified soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy yogurt, fortified cereals, and fortified juices.

When your Vitamin D levels are low it's recommended to eat mushrooms because of the high Vitamin D content they contain.

When you have too much Vitamin D in your body you can flush out too much Vitamin D by drinking plenty of water.

Consuming enough water can help to flush out the excess Vitamin D naturally.

To raise your Vitamin D levels quickly you can do so by taking Vitamin D supplements and getting 10 to 30 minutes of sunlight exposure.

Consume fatty fish and seafood and eat mushrooms.

For Vitamin D you need between 10 to 30 minutes of sun to get the needed natural Vitamin D from the sun.

Regularly getting exposure to the sun is the most natural way to get enough vitamin D.

To maintain healthy blood levels, aim to get 10–30 minutes of midday sunlight, several times per week.

People who have darker skin may need a little more than this.

Too much Vitamin D is not bad for arthritis.

Vitamin D can actually help ease arthritis and arthritis pain and symptoms.

Increasing your vitamin D intake can help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which is essential for building strong bones.

Too little of this vital nutrient can lead to having thin, soft and brittle bones, known as osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children.

When you have low vitamin D you'll usually know because you'll usually have symptoms that indicate low vitamin D.

Symptoms of low vitamin D or a Vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression.

To get enough Vitamin D, look to certain foods, supplements, and carefully planned sunlight.

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones.

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones).

Severe vitamin D deficiency can also lead to other diseases.

In children, it can cause rickets. Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend.

The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are often very subtle, so many people don't know they are deficient.

But, some of the effects of vitamin D deficiency include: Fatigue or tiredness. Bone pain.

Symptoms of low Vitamin D in your body are depression, weakness, fatigue, pain, dizziness, Mood Changes, Muscle Cramps, Muscle Aches, Muscle Weakness, Bone Pain and even stomach cramps.

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