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What's the probability i'm toxificating myself by taking 5000iu of vitamin d every day? i'm 18 male. i'm checking my levels soon, still taking it.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

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Zero: 5000 iu has never been known to cause vit d toxicity, in fact 10, 000 iu is also not reported to cause toxicity. Most adults need 5-8000 iu/day to achieve optimal levels of vit d. In general the minimal dose known to cause toxicity is 40, 000 iu/day over a long period. See http://bit.Ly/1dc7vna.

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Answered 2/22/2016

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A member asked:

What's the probability i'm toxificating myself by taking 5000iu of vitamin d every day? i'm 18 male. i'm checking my levels soon, still taking it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Baker answered

Dr Friedlander and 4 doctors agreed

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