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Vitamin D for SAD

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Bellabonkers · 10/11/2018 16:39

I've read a few posts on here recommending vitamin D for the winter months and little sunlight.
I bought some and am on day 5. But I can't sleep properly. I'm still wide awake at night. I tried having just half a tablet and take them at 6am.
Has this happened to anyone else?

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Notquietrichenough · 10/11/2018 16:44

I've never had that with Vit D. I take it in the morning, use a lamp for an hour or so, get plenty of exercise, and I'm sleeping fine.

kaytee87 · 10/11/2018 16:46

I've never heard of vitamin d causing insomnia. It's likely to be something else causing it.

VanGoghsDog · 10/11/2018 16:47

I use a high dose every day, morning, and not affected my sleep.

Maybe try a different brand? I use BetterYou spray.

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Bellabonkers · 10/11/2018 16:50

Thanks. Yes I think I will try a spray and see if it makes a difference.
Can you get the spray in shops or just online?

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notsurewhatshappening · 10/11/2018 16:54

Vitamin D stimulates the production of melatonin (sleepy hormone ) at night so I would say your insomnia is caused by something else. It takes a few weeks for actual levels to rise after taking tablets so you might need to wait to see a difference

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