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Vitamin d, 25-hydroxy @ 26.9 ng/ml (low). what do i need to do now?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Vitamin D: Your dose is fine. It is available from your pharmacy over the counter. Comes as 100 capsules per bottle in 1000 or 2000 units per capsule. Not expensive. Take one capsule a day.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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A member asked:

Vitamin d, 25-hydroxy @ 26.9 ng/ml (low). what do i need to do now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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