Constipation with D3

[MamaOnAMission]

should i lower the D3 because of constipation or should I just add magnesium to it? She is on 10000 units of the D3. Her number was "11" on blood work, so she is very deficient

[LNN]

From this link it appears that adding magnesium would be appropriate http://www.easy-immune-health.com/vitamin-d-and-constipation.html

When vitamin d is taken it requires magnesium- and other nutrients- in order to work properly, and those who have even a subtle magnesium deficiency will then get obvious Signs of Magnesium Deficiency after taking vitamin d.

 

Constipation is one of these signs of magnesium deficiency and if you are getting constipation from vitamin d, then your body is telling you that you ARE magnesium deficient and that you probably have been for a long long time. Most people who complain of Vitamin D and Constipation have had other health problems related to magnesium deficiency for long periods of time, but they simply didn't realize what they were.

 

So, the solution for most people is to simply follow the instructions on the Magnesium Dosage page and remedy your magnesium deficiency. But do remember that vitamin d also uses up OTHER nutrients too, such as Vitamin K and Vitamin A, and many many people get relief from their Vitamin D Side Effects from taking Vitamin K and Vitamin A as well.

 

The article has additional links for information on these other vitamins and minerals and dosing.

[MamaOnAMission]

Thanks.