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What is the rda for vitamin d3?

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Vitamin D RDA: The rda for vitamin d for adults through age 70 is 600 iu, which increases to 800 iu after age 71. For pregnant and lactating mothers, intake of 600 iu is recommended.

Answered 11/4/2012

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

New recommendation: Is 2000iu of d3 per day, but the current mdr is only 400iu. Only prenatals have more than 400iu.

Answered 4/24/2019

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