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I got my vitamin d3 levels checked and they're at a 22, which i know is low. what would be the best course of action while i'm waiting for my dr.?
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Take vitamin D: You can take 2000 IU of vitamin D3 daily.
Answered 10/21/2014
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See below.: Since you have your own doctor, you should wait for their advice. Since this isn't a life-threatening or urgent abnormality, it can wait till they get back to you. Usually, at that level, a Vitamin D supplement would be recommended. Your doctor can go over the dosing for that.
Answered 10/21/2014
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Vit D sources: Some natural food sources of Vitamin D include: Parsley Nettle Alfalfa Blue-Green Algae Chlorella Horsetail Eggs Fortified soy products Mushrooms Oysters Caviar!
Answered 10/31/2014
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