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My vit d:18ng/ml, took 60, 000iu /wk for 6wks, then 1 tab/ 2wks for6wks. new level:28.8, taking maintenance dose 1200iu. the best way to go up to 50?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

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2000 IU: Would likely take 2000 iu -4000 iu daily. Though you may want to get your level to 50, the recommened level is over 30.

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Answered 2/10/2013

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A member asked:

My vit d:18ng/ml, took 60, 000iu /wk for 6wks, then 1 tab/ 2wks for6wks. new level:28.8, taking maintenance dose 1200iu. the best way to go up to 50?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Den answered

Dr Smith agreed

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