Vitamin D Suppresses My Breathing

[Gerri]

Hi Everyone,

Can't go out in the sun. I am to take Vitamin D 1000iu, and I can't because the sun and Vitamin D suppresses my breathing.

I have signs of Lupus. I am on gluten free diet. I don't know what to eat to get extra vitamin D.

Hugs

Gerri

[ShayFL]

Egg yolks, butter, beef liver all have good levels of natural vitamin D. Have you tried cod liver oil?

Sorry you are having trouble. I hope you feel better soon.

[RiceGuy]

Who says you have to take 1000IU? The daily recommended intake is 400IU. Also, there are different forms of vitamin D. The natural one is D3 (cholecalciferol). I've read that the prescription stuff is D2, and inferior.

[ravenwoodglass]

This is from the NIH website.

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Table 3: Selected Food Sources of Vitamin D [23-25]Food IUs per serving* Percent DV**

Cod liver oil, 1 tablespoon 1,360, 340%

Salmon, cooked, 3.5 ounces 360, 90 %

Mackerel, cooked, 3.5 ounces 345, 90 %

Tuna fish, canned in oil, 3 ounces 200, 50 %

Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 1.75 ounces 250, 70 %

Milk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin D-fortified, 1 cup 98, 25 %

Margarine, fortified, 1 tablespoon 60, 15 %

Ready-to-eat cereal, fortified with 10% of the DV for vitamin D, 0.75-1 cup (more heavily fortified cereals might provide more of the DV) 40, 10%

Egg, 1 whole (vitamin D is found in yolk) 20, 6 %

Liver, beef, cooked, 3.5 ounces 15, 4 %

Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce 12, 4 %

[Ursa Major]

I have my doubts that anything fortified with vitamin D has D3. And D2 is not only inferior, but dangerous.

Is it only the vitamin D your doctor prescribed that causes you a problem? If natural sources other than the sun are okay, cod liver oil is the best choice. Carlson's cod liver oil is the best on the market and doesn't taste gross.

400 iU may be the recommended dosage. But the government recommended levels of essential nutrients are way too low on all levels to be truly healthy.

[Gerri]

Egg yolks, butter, beef liver all have good levels of natural vitamin D. Have you tried cod liver oil?

Sorry you are having trouble. I hope you feel better soon.

Hi,

I am allergic to egg yolks because natural sulfur or sulfa, can't remember which. I am going to try cod liver oil, and I do like beef liver.

If the Vitamin D is causing my malabsorbtion, then I am not going to be able to take much cod liver oil either, but I will try.

Hugs

Gerri

[Gerri]

I have my doubts that anything fortified with vitamin D has D3. And D2 is not only inferior, but dangerous.

Is it only the vitamin D your doctor prescribed that causes you a problem? If natural sources other than the sun are okay, cod liver oil is the best choice. Carlson's cod liver oil is the best on the market and doesn't taste gross.

400 iU may be the recommended dosage. But the government recommended levels of essential nutrients are way too low on all levels to be truly healthy.

My Vitamin D I am was suppose to take is Vitamin D3. The doctor recommended 1000iu, because my osteopenia, it is getting worse. I will try the Cod liver oil, in the natural food store, and go from there. It it continues to suppress my breathing I will have to stop. I do need to breath more than take vitamin D.

Hugs

Gerri

[RiceGuy]

I just looked up vitamin D in relation to breathing, and apparently it is recommended for people with breathing difficulties! So I find it curious that it would have a negative effect for you. Another nutrient which turned up during my brief search is vitamin K. I strongly suspect other deficiencies are involved.

[ravenwoodglass]

My Vitamin D I am was suppose to take is Vitamin D3. The doctor recommended 1000iu, because my osteopenia, it is getting worse. I will try the Cod liver oil, in the natural food store, and go from there. It it continues to suppress my breathing I will have to stop. I do need to breath more than take vitamin D.

Hugs

Gerri

Gerri one other thing- have you tried different brands to see if maybe it is a binder or something else in this particular variety that is causing the trouble breathing?

[Gerri]

Gerri one other thing- have you tried different brands to see if maybe it is a binder or something else in this particular variety that is causing the trouble breathing?

I have tried other brands, this one says no artificial colous, no dairy, no gluten, no lactose, no sugar, no starch, no yeast.

RiceGuy, I will find the article which states there are few who have problems tolerating Vitamin D, and it can cause suppression of breathing. In this cause it would show malabsorption (caused by celiac disease).

Hugs

Gerri

[Gerri]

I just looked up vitamin D in relation to breathing, and apparently it is recommended for people with breathing difficulties! So I find it curious that it would have a negative effect for you. Another nutrient which turned up during my brief search is vitamin K. I strongly suspect other deficiencies are involved.

Hi RiceGuy

Please note that there might be few people like myself who can have adverse reactions from this vitamin, that is why there is IMPORTANT NOTES, WARNINGS, and SIDE EFFECTS listed, so you know what to do when your breathing is suppressed, because of an allergy.

I also have to state that this medication should not have been suggested to me, while I am being investigated for Lupus. In number two, it is said not to give to people who have Lupus.

As for vitamin K, I have had no problems taking extra when needed, and have been given extra, by my doctors especially after surgery, as my vitamin K is often low.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

A very serious allergic reaction to Vitamin D (vitamin d) is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. I have severe obstructed sleep apnea, bronchial asthma, mild COPD.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Warnings:

Do not take Vitamin D if you have lupus (I am being investigated for Lupus)

Side Effects:

Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.

Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest

Chest pain

Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin

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A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Hugs

Gerri