If you are you wondering about Vitamin D and Constipation then you've come to the right place. And the answer to your question is that 'Yes', taking vitamin d CAN and does cause constipation despite what your doctor may have told you. There is even a simple solution AND interesting information about your body that you'll learn from this page. Bear with me for a moment because you need to first understand about the relationship between Magnesium and Vitamin D in order in order to understand what is going on here and how you are going to fix this. When vitamin d is taken it requires magnesium- and other nutrients known as 'cofactors'- in order to work properly, and those who have even a subtle magnesium deficiency will then get obvious Signs of Magnesium Deficiency after taking vitamin d. Other problems that vitamin D can cause from lack of magnesium and other cofactors are things like:And many other related issues. Many people will think this is a sign of Overdose on Vitamin D, but it is not.
It's just a sign that you are nutrient deficient, possibly seriously deficient. Constipation is one of these signs of magnesium deficiency and if you are getting constipation from vitamin d, then your body is telling you that you ARE magnesium deficient and that you probably have been for a long long time. Most people who complain of Vitamin D and Constipation have had other health problems related to magnesium deficiency for long periods of time, but they simply didn't realize what they were. So, the solution for most people is to simply follow the instructions on the Magnesium Dosage page and remedy your magnesium deficiency. But do remember that vitamin d also uses up OTHER nutrients too, such as Vitamin K and Vitamin A, and many many people get relief from their Vitamin D Side Effects from taking Vitamin K and Vitamin A as well. Since deficiencies of these nutrients are also rampant in western countries, I NEVER EVER recommend taking large doses of single nutrients, and the best course of action is to take all of the cofactors necessary as 'insurance' against vitamin d side effects.
We've included all of these cofactors into our Vitamin D Absorption Pack for convenience. As you just found out, not getting the necessary cofactors with vitamin d is a recipe for problems- and since you found out that you are deficient in both vitamin D and in magnesium, what OTHER nutrients are you deficient in that will cause even more problems if you 'just' take high doses of magnesium and vitamin d? So, if you are going to correct these two nutrient deficiencies, then you should consider taking a HIGH QUALITY multivitamin supplement such as our Daily Vitamin Supplement that contains Vitamin A, Vitamin K, magnesium and more, or do it right and get the full Vitamin D Absorption Pack for best results and to prevent most side effects. For your next step, go to the Magnesium Dosage page and find out the right dosage of magnesium that is right for you.. Already Answered Questions about Vitamin D Side Effects Click below to see already answered questions about Vitamin D Side Effects.
vitamin D - cause constipation? I am a 79-y/o white female. I never took calcium with vitamin D in the past because of constipation. I have had hypercalcemia in the past anyway, on blood … Does Vitamin D Cause Constipation? SINCE I HAVE BEEN TAKING 2000 IUS OF VTAMIN D 3 (as cholecalciferol) I have become so constipated I have never been constipated.I feel as if I need to … Is Constipation a Side Effect of Vitamin D? My Vitamin D level is 8 ng/ml. My doctor put me on once a week pill 50,000 units plus additional 1,800 by mouth a day and I've been taking it for 5 weeks … Back to Top of Vitamin D and ConstipationBack to Easy Immune Health Home PageCeleb Trend of 'IV Vitamins' Not a Good Idea Receiving vitamins through an intravenous drip may be the latest Hollywood health craze, but there's little evidence the practice has any health benefits, experts say. In addition, the invasive, IV method poses more risks than taking vitamins by mouth. Last month, the singer Rihanna tweeted a picture of her arm connected to an IV drip, which apparently delivered a solution of vitamins directly into her vein, according to ABC news.
Other celebrities, including Madonna, have also reportedly received vitamins this way. The IV solutions can contain a single vitamin, such as vitamin C, or a cocktail of nutrients, including magnesium, B and C vitamins, experts say. Some people say they feel more "alive" after receiving the infusion, ABC reported. While such drips can be beneficial for people with certain conditions, such as those who have trouble absorbing nutrients through their gastrointestinal tract, they should not be used routinely by people who are looking for a quick-fix for their health, said Dr. David Katz, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine. "We are 'designed' to get nutrients through our GI tract; and absent a clear and compelling reason to do otherwise, that is how we should get them," Katz said. Experts agree the best way to get vitamins is through a healthy diet. When vitamins are delivered intravenously, they reach the blood faster than when taken orally.
Many people who receive the infusions report feeling healthy immediately afterward, said Dr. Robert Graham, an internist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Graham said he gave intravenous vitamins to his patients when he worked at another institution, but no longer performs the procedure. The benefit people report may well be due to the placebo effect, the phenomenon in which a person feels better after a treatment because they believe it works, Graham said. Some research suggests vitamin infusions can have benefits for certain conditions. For instance, Katz found in a 2009 study that intravenous vitamin therapy lessened pain for patients with fibromyalgia. However, the treatment was not more effective than a placebo. Research on the drips is preliminary, and it's not clear whether any reported effects are long-lasting, experts say. "There's no scientific evidence that this has meaningful effects," over the long term, said Dr. Kevin Fiscella, a professor of family medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York.
Any IV treatment carries a risk of bruising, infection and vein inflammation, Katz said. And although it's very unlikely, there's also a risk that the wrong dose of a nutrient will be infused, which could lead to sudden cardiac death, Katz said. In addition, if the treatment is done outside a hospital, in an environment in which the content of the infusion is not properly controlled, users cannot be sure what's in their IV bags, Fiscella said. "We know that for many herbal and vitamin supplements, the control and purity varies enormously," Fiscella said, and such variation is also seen in shipments of vitamin IV bags. "It's really 'buyer beware,'" he said. Recent studies have also suggested the practice of taking vitamin supplements orally, in general, poses risks, said KatherineTallmadge, a registered dietitian and author of "Diet Simple" (LifeLine Press, 2011). For instance, a study published in October showed that women over age 60 who took vitamin supplements had a higher risk of dying over a 20-year period compared with those who did not take vitamins.