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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Research News & Studies => Topic started by: tednlou2 on January 18, 2012, 12:04:09 am

Title: HIV, Bones, HAART, And Vitamin D Studies
Post by: tednlou2 on January 18, 2012, 12:04:09 am

This was just published today--well, at least the story and summary. 

http://www.thebody.com/content/65419/vitamin-d-supplements-have-possible-but-still-uncl.html

Title: Re: HIV, Bones, HAART, And Vitamin D Studies
Post by: tash08 on January 19, 2012, 07:44:49 pm

I have participated in that study in 2009, is good to finally see some results. I've been taking 2000 IU of Vitamin D3 every day, as I am on Viread(tenofovir) as part of my treatment. I was  told  that my vitamin D level was only 26 ng/ml. I was not told if I was given a placebo or the real vitamin D capsule. I assume that it was vitamin D as it made me a little nauseated :) Now after taking vitamin D3 for 2 years at 2000IU my levels jumped up to 50 ng/ml. I feel much better and I'm sure vitamin D will keep my bones strong.