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My vitamin d level is 15, calcium is 10.1, and pth level is 78. my doctor is suggesting i take vitamin d to raise my levels. is this wise? i am a 57

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Dr. Marc Rendell answered

Specializes in Diabetology

Vitamin D: Vitamin D has many benefits beyond calcium balance. there are now studies suggesting beneficial effects on the immune system. Certainly if you had a history of kidney stones one could argue that vitamin D might not be in your interest, but, typically it is a desirale vitamin supplement

Answered 11/28/2017

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