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Which vitamin D?

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Hulahoop32 · 09/07/2020 09:25

I’ve just been told by the midwife I should be taking vitamin D, is there any particular one you guys tend to stock to or is any ok as long as it contains 10ug? Thanks

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Hulahoop32 · 09/07/2020 09:26

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Moopoohootoo · 09/07/2020 09:27

Im no pharmacist but surely vitamin D is vitamin D. just get supermarket own brand and dont pay extra for a fancy label.

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Pinkhan135 · 09/07/2020 09:36

I take 10ug from my local chemist, however supermarkets stock it a lot cheaper usually at a 25ug dose, you'd just have to take it on alternative days

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CoolNoMore · 09/07/2020 09:37

Well, folate is easier to absorb than folic acid, but if you don't know of any issues you've got with that, any folic acid is fine. An own-brand multivit can be good if you're not quite up to managing your diet perfectly.

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CoolNoMore · 09/07/2020 09:38

Jeez, read the actual post... sorry. Any viramin D!

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peachypetite · 09/07/2020 09:41

I took the boots pregnancy combined vitamin d and folic acid

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BeeFarseer · 09/07/2020 09:42

BetterYou do a vitamin D spray that is really good. You spray it onto the inside of your cheeks.

I get mine from Amazon but Holland and Barrett stock it as well.

It might be a nicer option for you than a tablet, if you have any nausea, etc.