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Is it necessary to stay in the sunlight 30 minutes in a row to take the vitamin d that you need or you can spread them throughout the day?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Vitamin D: If you are African-American you rarely need vitamin D. If you are non-Hispanic white you don't need vitamin D during late spring and summer but later on 1000 units a day is OK. This med is inexpensive over the counter and does not need a prescription.

Answered 6/14/2015

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A member asked:

Is it necessary to stay in the sunlight 30 minutes in a row to take the vitamin d that you need or you can spread them throughout the day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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