Bolus dosing of Vit. D to raise Test levels a little bit?

[johngalt]

The most profound result from my recent blood work was that my Vitamin D levels are 15 on a scale of 30-100. That def seem very low.

So I did some Internet research and found some articles by Charles Poliquin who believes in large bolus dosing of Vitamin D.

I have begun taking 50,000iu 2xweek. I realize this will NOT boost my testosterone significantly but other empirical research suggests that after one year of bolus dosing, T levels can be raised by about 20%. That's pretty good for a cheap supplement lol!

Anyone have any experience with this?

For those interested, here are the links to the articles I referred to:

The tolerability and biochemical e... [Scand J Rheumatol. 2009 Mar-Apr] - PubMed - NCBI

Tip 441: Get Enough Vitamin D for Optimal Testosterone Levels & Body Composition - Charles Poliquin

Five Steps To Manage Your Vitamin D Levels | Poliquin Article

Five Simple Ways to Raise Testosterone Levels for Better Body Composition & Optimal Health | Poliquin Article

 

[IMT staff]

Calcitriol is the more potent form of vitamin D, it can really help. I bet Bolus worked better cause it had a higher conversion rate to calcitriol.

yes most men with LowT have a vitamin D problem, deficient or conversion.

Hope this helps

 

[Megatron28]

I take 30,000 iu's orally every day. I'm on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) so I can't tell you if it works for raising your natty test levels.

 

[johngalt]

I take 30,000 iu's orally every day. I'm on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) so I can't tell you if it works for raising your natty test levels.

Holy shit bro. Any problems with toxicity at that level? How long have you been dosing the Vit D like that? Us use D2 or D3?

 

[Megatron28]

Holy shit bro. Any problems with toxicity at that level? How long have you been dosing the Vit D like that? Us use D2 or D3?

I feel fine. I have been taking that much for about two or three months. I live in Minnesota where winters are long and dark. Everything I have read is that the risk of taking too much vitamin D is minimal. I saw lots of articles calling for 50,000 a day! I use D3.

If there is anything out there indicating that dose is too much please let me know. I am not an expert on vitamin D by any means.

 

[johngalt]

I feel fine. I have been taking that much for about two or three months. I live in Minnesota where winters are long and dark. Everything I have read is that the risk of taking too much vitamin D is minimal. I saw lots of articles calling for 50,000 a day! I use D3.

If there is anything out there indicating that dose is too much please let me know. I am not an expert on vitamin D by any means.

I've heard similar man. Even though it's fat soluble it does seem to be tolerated very well even at very high levels. Was just wondering what your personal experience was. Good to know it's working well for you

 

[Megatron28]

Here is what the Mayo Clinic says on the matter. Maybe I should take a little less -- or just keep and eye on my calcium levels which is easy enough.

Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much? - MayoClinic.com

What is vitamin D toxicity, and should I worry about it since I take supplements?

Answer
from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.

Vitamin D toxicity, also called hypervitaminosis D, is a rare but potentially serious condition that occurs when you have excessive amounts of vitamin D in your body.

Vitamin D toxicity is usually caused by megadoses of vitamin D supplements — not by diet or sun exposure. That's because your body regulates the amount of vitamin D produced by sun exposure, and even fortified foods don't contain large amounts of vitamin D.

The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea and vomiting. Weakness, frequent urination and kidney problems also may occur. Treatment includes the stopping of excessive vitamin D intake. Your doctor may also prescribe intravenous fluids and medications, such as corticosteroids or bisphosphonates.

Taking 50,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D for several months has been shown to cause toxicity. This level is many times higher than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for most adults of 600 IU of vitamin D a day. Doses higher than the RDA are sometimes used to treat medical problems such as vitamin D deficiency, but these are given only under the care of a doctor and only for a short time.

Although vitamin D toxicity is uncommon even among people who take supplements, you may be at greater risk if you have health problems, such as liver or kidney conditions, or if you take thiazide-type diuretics. As always, talk to your doctor before taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

 

[johngalt]

Nice find bro. And yeah maybe you should drop the dosage a little lol. What motivated you to begin taking Vit D originally?

 

[Megatron28]

I tested very low.