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I have low vitamin d. i get little to no sunlight exposure. i need about 7,000iu per day. i have 10,000iu capsules. can i take 100,000iu every 2 weeks?
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Vitamin D: 7000 units per day is unnecessary. 1000 units per day should suffice. 7000 units once every week is also OK.
Answered 6/10/2018
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