Saudi Arabia
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dose taking 10000 iu of vit d3 can cause kidney damage or failure ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 35 years experience
No: Why do you want high vitD3 Check your urine PH if acidic keep high dose x3 weeks the dose at 6000 units until ph in urine is normal
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Probably not: Unless UR prone to certain types of kidney stones. Wonder why UR taking 10 times recommended dose? 1000 units daily should plenty. Save your money.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 18, 2015
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