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I've recently started taking Vitamin D supplements on recommendation from my GP.

I had a mole removed last year and after biopsy it turned out to be an early stage melanoma. Thankfully it was caught very early and is unlikely to present any issues going forward. I did have a full examination by a dermatologist though and I have over 100 moles and was advised to 'keep and eye on' 5.

I was told that from now on I have to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, use high factor sun cream for any exposure for even a short time and to eep covered up when in the sun.

Vitamin D deficiency is pretty rife in Scotland anyway so I asked my GP about it and he recommended taking about 30 micrograms a day. I can't say I've noticed a huge difference in how I feel but I'm planning on upping the dose slightly in the winter so I'll see how that goes.
If you dont notice a difference rapidly it may be that you're not taking enough. As i said in a reply to a previous poster, there appears to be a common misconception with Doctors around what is a defficiency. 20 mins of sunlight equates to a ridiculously high volume of IU (well in to the tens of thousands, I cant remember what) but give it a listen if you get a spare hour as it may help you out.

I'll share what the results say about my levels when they are rec'd