[olladecarne]

To add to the anecdata, I take 5000 IU daily during the winter and about every other day in the summer and my blood tests in the winter showed I had 54 ng/ml, the healthy range is 30-100. I'm not super diligent about it though and take it more often during times I feel tired since I think it helps. Depending on if I go outside in the summer sometimes I don't take it for weeks. However when I got the blood tests I had been taking it regularly, which is why I requested it since I think vitamin D is not measured in the default blood test

[fy20]

What form do you take Vitamin D in? I've read it needs to be taken with fat to be absorbed properly, and Vitamin K is good to take with it as well. I've recently (too early to tell) switched from plain Vitamin D tablets to gell tablets with Vitamin D + K, filled with Omega 3.

[hnrodey]

I've taken these Vitamin D capsules in the past. I believe all of these to be quality products that I feel comfortable taking myself, giving to my children as well as recommending to friends/family/strangers.

* [Bulksupplements Vitamin D3 (Cholcalciferol) Softgels (300 softgels)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ERXX7PA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...)

* [NOW Supplements, Vitamin D-3 1,000 IU, High Potency, Structural Support, 360 Softgels](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025P0ZEY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...)

[Nutrigold Food-Sourced Vitamin D3 5000 IU, 120 Capsules (Natural Vitamin D from Lichen, Certified Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N8TTBQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...)

[olladecarne]

I take the pills that have liquid inside, I think they're referred to as softgels. I asked my doctor about Vitamin K and they told me that it's not really necessary so I don't take it. I agree that taking it with Omega 3 is a good idea if that's already part of your routine. I personally dislike taking pills so I only take Vitamin D because it's one very tiny pill. I would also recommend getting a blood test to make sure you're getting what you need and not taking things you don't need.