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A member asked:
Does taking daily vitd supp is better than weekly??(same quantity in total) cz told me that daily is better cz more vit gets in my body! is it true?
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Not Necessarily: We usually prescribe high doses of Vit D. for individuals who are Vitamin D deficient. The doses could be as high as 50,000IU weekly or 2 times a week depending on how low their levels are. Normal daily doses depending on where you live should be about 500 to 1000 iu daily.
Answered 5/9/2015
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Either is fine: Total dose is what matters. Ok to take weekly if more convenient.
Answered 8/17/2014
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