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How do you get a vitamin d deficiency?

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Vitamin D: We get Vitamin D from the sun on our skin. Now we stay indoors and use sun block so it is not reason we are deficient. Take at least 1000 IU per day.

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Answered 2/23/2015

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