Vitamin D deficiency and Covid-19 mortality [pdf]

Re:Vitamin D deficiency and Covid-19 mortality [pdf] by James_Henry on Wednesday August 05, 2020 @12:33PM (#24062681)

The safest way is to take an occasional test for your vitamin d levels. There are tests that you can take at home that aren't too expensive!

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Re:Vitamin D deficiency and Covid-19 mortality [pdf] by secabeen on Wednesday August 05, 2020 @01:03PM (#24063038)

Yep. I work inside a lot, so I started taking 5000IU of D a day. After two weeks, I had my levels tested and it showed a level of 37. When fall comes around, and I'm outside even less, I'll probably up the dosage for a week or two, then test again. Target is between 50 and 70, so I definitely need more.

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Re:Vitamin D deficiency and Covid-19 mortality [pdf] by BurningFrog on Wednesday August 05, 2020 @02:57PM (#24064246)

Thanks. I didn't know.

Amazon has a few options in the $50-90 range.

You prick your finger, draw a "small amount" of blood, and send it to a lab.

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Re:Vitamin D deficiency and Covid-19 mortality [pdf] by secabeen on Wednesday August 05, 2020 @03:27PM (#24064541)

The order it yourself lab companies compete on the Vitamin D test, you can usually get one for $40.

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