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Originally Posted by Azure
I think at some point people do go for blood work. Asking to get your Vitamin D checked when you do that isn't a big deal. Do you need to go get it checked before you start taking some Vitamin D vitamins? Probably not as most people are deficient.
I'm just saying it isn't that hard to do yearly checks and ask your doctor to check certain things you feel you might be deficient in. I had low iron last time I gave blood which was completely unknown to me, and certainly not something I would ask my doctor about nor ever dream of taking vitamins for.
Without the blood test I would have had no idea.
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http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/v...e-201411267547
I think Vitamin D testing is NOT recommended for most people. First off the test is inaccurate and there is also a lot of variability to what is "normal".
Personally, i take a vitamin D supplement in the winter/fall. Adequate Vitamin D is linked to good bone health.