There's nothing special about D2 . Both types get converted to 25(OH)D and then I think to another form which I've forgotten the name of. D3 is reckoned to be slightly more effective than D2, as it's closer to what the body creates from sunlight. I believe D2 is made by exposing mushrooms to light, or UV, then extracting it from the skin.
It's not like B vitamins, or K1 and K2, where you need all the different types.
#138 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:23 pm
by pre65
I'm on a reasonable dose of D3 now.
Did not feel sleepy last night, so got up and browsed the bookcase, found "The Readers Digest guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements".
Nice link - good to see the health secretary getting involved.
#141 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:16 pm
by IslandPink
Another excellent update from John here :
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Some interesting stats there from around the world.
OK, link doesn't work as embedded...here it is -
#142 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:58 pm
by pre65
He seems to be making real sense.
I ordered some stronger vit D3 a few days ago (not here yet) and I've upped my consumption of the lesser strength capsules.
#143 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:40 pm
by jack
I use these - one a day. Maybe a bit too massive ve...
#144 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:01 pm
by pre65
jack wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:40 pm
I use these - one a day. Maybe a bit too massive ve...
Not compared to the 5000iU some people take.
They keep revising the "normal" dosage so what you have does not seem excessive.
#145 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:52 pm
by Nick
I got these a couple of months ago.
A years worth.
#146 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:24 pm
by IslandPink
Yes - I think Jack has found the most expensive ones you could find ! - even by Solgar's standards that's a bit pricey. Will be good, though ; although I don't know how the brands compare to be honest. There is a company that does testing on all supplements and monthly reports , but you have to pay them about £35 per year subscription. I never felt the need , quite enough, to pay them !
#147 Re: Some thoughts on Vitamin D, flu, etc
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:28 pm
by Dave the bass
Nick wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:52 pm
I got these a couple of months ago.
A years worth.
You're living an extra 35 days a year! Rock 'n' roll lifestyle
