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Called doctors office to get blood results for vitamins women on phone said vitd is low an folate (folic acid) is high how much of a sup should i take for vitd?

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Dr. Marni Friedman answered

How low was level?: I recommend Vitamin D supplementation based on each patient's blood level. If it is very low, I prescribe a twice weekly, prescription strength form. For "sorta" low, I it prescribe weekly. A little low, I recommend an over-the-counter form of Vitamin D taken daily.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Called doctors office to get blood results for vitamins women on phone said vitd is low an folate (folic acid) is high how much of a sup should i take for vitd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marni Friedman answered

Dr Juster and another doctor agreed

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