Low Vitamin A & Other Labs...
Ok, so at my last Vitamin A check in January, I was at 18. My RD told me to take 50,000 IU everyday fo 2 weeks and then take 10,000 IU for one week (also the whole time taking Beta Carotene 3 x's a week). I did that and we retested. My Vitamin A is now at 24. She said a good level is between 38-98. She has told me to start taking 50,000 IU everyday for 2 weeks, then go to 10,000 IU for 2 weeks after that and to take 25,000 units of beta carotene everyday. I'm not sure if this is really going to help it very much, so any other suggestions from personal experience?
Also, I've included my other labs just to get some input as well. Thanks :)
Iron - 52
Total Iron Binding Capacity 277
Iron Sat 19
Vitamin B12 1245
Vitamin D, 25-HYDROXY 63
Vitamin D, 25-HYDROXY, D3 63
Vitamin D, 25-HYDROXY, D2
HW 366 SW 318 CW 299
Taking beta carotene isn't going to help. We don't have enough stomach acid to absorb it.
I take 25,000 IU vitamin A twice a week to maintain a good level. I have no idea how much the average RNY patient needs to maintain a good level, though. However, once you get yours up, I would continue taking some on a regular basis to maintain your level.
I'd increase your iron, it's on the low side. Your B12 is great. Your D is just slightly low - that needs to be 80 for optimal health.
Kelly
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