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My doc rx vit d2 50,000 units q week for my vit d level of 12.is that an appropriate type and dose?was taking 2,000 units d3/day obviously not working
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2K IUs of Vitamin D3: is a drop in the ocean w/ a D level of 12. Please do what your doc says but I prefer 5K daily of D3, 10K for the first week w/such a low level. Peace and good health.
Answered 10/23/2017
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