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Something that has worked for me is 5000 IU of Vitamin D. I do not seem to suffer from any Vitamin D absorption issues, nor am I (any longer) overweight, and I try to get sufficient sunlight (although I live in the north).

On top of that, walking about 5 miles a day also has its own benefits that stack well with Vitamin D usage.

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Do you supplement with proper amounts of vitamin K as well? Life Extension has a good vitamin D and K product which shows proper ratios and the forms of vitamin K required. If you only supplement with vitamin D, then you run the risk of (excess) calcium being directed toward soft tissue and other places, rather than where it should actually go.

Another sign you may have a magnesium deficiency is supplementation with vitamin D and K resulting in anxiety or difficulty sleeping. That is, you should be able to take D & K before bed without any issues.

To be fair, I eat a rather natural diet that includes Vitamin K1 and K2 in it. Anything discussed in this thread should be prefixed with "don't eat junk" as the first step of things to do.

http://www.lifeextension.com/vitamins-supplements/item01840/...

I think you meant this product. 1100 mcg of K2 seems a bit high.

Yes, that's the vitamin D & K supplement I use. Natural sources may not always include enough of the MK-7 form of vitamin K2. As for dosage, I think those are good. Some could cut the K2 amount by 50%.

5000 IU of Vit D everyday? Is there a particular brand you take?

Yes, every day.

Source Naturals, NOW, or Jarrow, whichever is cheapest.

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