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A 71-year-old female asked:

I just had my vitamin d level tested and it was 14. i do not take calcium. my doctor told me to take 2, 000 i.u., s of vitamin d3 a day. can i safely ?

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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered

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Yes: Studies show anything above is not helpful. I am 70 and have taken it for yrs.

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