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How low is a vitamin d reading of 4.2?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

If using the same: range we use in the US, this reading is rock bottom. Typical range is between about 30-90 and optimal is about 50. Please see your doc. Many folks used 5000 K IUs to replete their vitamin D3 level. Good research to support the benefit of D3. Peace and good health.

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Answered 4/9/2015

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